The Internet
Definition
A global computer network providing a variety of information and
communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using
standardized communication protocols.
Example
Any website
is an example of the internet, without the internet, you would not be able to have E-Mail, Social Networking, Search
engines etc.
Importance
I think the Internet really is great, it plays an important part in the world and for me i use it for school work and communicating with friends etc.
Social Effects
Definition
The effect of an activity on the social fabric of the community and well-being of the individuals and families.
Example
People are starting to use the word shortcuts they use to type online in an everyday sentence.
Importance
This is important for the well-being of the individuals and families.
Computer Misuse Act
Definition
| An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorized access or modification; and for connected purposes. |
Example
if If this wasn't in place then there would be people sending virus's and people gaining access to personal information etc.
Importance
This is Act is extremely important, if this wasn't in place then sending virus's to people would be legal.
Copyright Patent Act
Definition
The Copyright Patent Act
is to protect the author of any original material from someone else taking it
and claiming it as their work.
Example
If you write or create anything then you own the rights to it. If this wasn't in place then people could just come and take it for themselves.
Importance
I
believe this act is very important. Without it, people and companies could copy your work, use it as their own and not give you any recognition. So, i'm pretty sure you can understand what I think about this.. I wouldn't want my work taken, would you?
Data Protection Act
Definition
The Copyright Patent Act is an important piece of legislation that
protects against data that is stored online by people or organizations. e.g Bank Details.
Example
When you download and install programs, some of them ask you weather you'd like to help them improve their programs by sending information in, but what you don't know is wether thats what their actually using them for, they should be required to tell you what they will take and what it will be used for.
Example
When you download and install programs, some of them ask you weather you'd like to help them improve their programs by sending information in, but what you don't know is wether thats what their actually using them for, they should be required to tell you what they will take and what it will be used for.
Importance
I think it's good and important, if this Act wasn't in place then
people could gain access to personal information or work you have stored
online.
Computer Crime
Definition
Computer crime is defined as 'Criminal
activity directly related to the use of computers.'
Example
If people gain access to your computer then they may be able to get your bank information in which case they could buy things online using your money.
Importance
This is good, it stops people from doing many bad things such as stealing, copying, damaging etc.
Piracy
Definition
Piracy is defined as 'Copying software, music or
film DVDs is called 'software piracy'.'
Example
The adobe suite is an example of programs that are often pirated, people can't afford these programs so they download a pirated version of it. 2 programs in the adobe suite are Photoshop and Flash, which are 2 of the programs i used this year in ICT.
Importance
Pirating software is bad, if it continues to get worse,
nobody will be buying software therefore companies go bankrupt which means they won't make the software anymore.
Social Media
Definition
The term Social Media refers to the use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into an interactive dialogue.
Example
Social Networking Sites - e.g Facebook focuses on building relationships with eachother and keeping in contact with friends and family.
Importance
Social Media isn't a must but it is a good thing and is very useful, people can actually communicate online and stay in touch with friends and family.
