legal issues in technology

1. Legal Issues in Technology
Kobie Jones

2. Background
 The constant development of technology has made it easier to use and easier
for more and more people to access. With technology there are many legal
and ethical issues, one crucial issue being personal privacy.

3. Objectives
 Describe privacy
 Explain copyright
 Explain netiquette
 Describe bullying
 Explain fair use
 Assistive technology

4. Privacy
 With personal information of an individual being more accessible due to
advancement in technology, an individuals name, phone number and other
information can be retrieved from other individuals without the users
permission because the user provided the information that was gathered.

5. Copyright
 Copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive
right to make copies of a creative work for a limited time.
 Copyright was created to protect creators from getting their creative work
copied or used by another individual claiming it to be their own.

6. Netiquette
 Net=internet
 Etiquette=good behavior
 Netiquette is what is appropriate for the internet
 Bad netiquette can lead to different consequences, whether it be from a
media platform itself or another individual viewing your poor choices.

7. Cyberbullying
 Cyberbullying is increasingly becoming more and more among internet users.
The technology allows people to be able connect with others in an instances
and cyberbullying occurs amongst those who use the internet.
 Cyberbullying is against the law and can be punished harshly by the police.

8. Fair Use
 Fair use is a law that says, under the principles of fair use, it is possible to use
copyrighted material without authorization.
 The law allows limited use of the copyrighted material.

9. Assistive technology
 Technology is something that should be allowed to everyone. It is important
that special technology uses be developed so that they can help close the gap
between learning for disability students.
 There are also many laws for special education

10. Thank you!
 Kobie jones