1) When making online financial transactions or payments, it is important to ensure the website is secure to prevent personal and banking details from being obtained by unauthorized parties.
2) Common tips for secure online financial transactions include checking a website's privacy policy, logging out after use, keeping electronic receipts, and verifying security indicators like the padlock symbol and green address bar.
3) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary UK legislation for occupational health and safety. It requires employers to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the nature of the work, such as ballistic armor for soldiers or ergonomic chairs for call center workers, to protect employee health and safety.
The document discusses several topics related to professional practice in IT, including the Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, quality management systems, professional bodies, and benefits of membership in professional organizations. Specifically:
- The Data Protection Act defines UK law on processing personal data and requires that personal information be used fairly, lawfully, and securely.
- The Computer Misuse Act makes it a crime to access computers without permission or with intent to commit further offenses like theft of personal information.
- Quality management systems help ensure products and services meet defined quality criteria through procedures like quality control testing.
- Several professional bodies are identified that provide benefits and guidance for IT professionals, like the British Computer Society.
The Data Protection Act was introduced in 1984 and updated in 1998 to protect personal privacy with increasing computer technology. It requires those processing personal data to comply with eight principles, including ensuring data is fairly and lawfully processed, accurate, not excessive, not kept longer than needed, and subject to individual rights. It established the Information Commissioner's Office to oversee the Act.
Surveillance in the workplace - what you should knowRay Welling
Employee surveillance has been used since long before Richard Nixon bugged his own office – as well as that of his competitors – back in the 1970s. Advances in technology mean the options available to employers today are much more varied and sophisticated, but the legal and moral issues are also more complex. Here's a presentation you can give to your team canvassing the issues and relevant legislation in Australia.
This document discusses laws and ethics related to information security. It begins with an overview of the differences between laws and ethics. It then provides details on several relevant US and international laws, such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and various privacy and copyright laws. The document also discusses ethics, fair use, and how culture influences conceptions of ethical behavior.
Cyber Safety Mechanism: Introduction, brief Introduction about Policies involved in cyber safety mechanism and purpose of implementing cyber security model
Information Technology Law (Cyber Law): Evolution of the IT Act 2000 and Its amendments: Genesis and Necessity, advantages.
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The document discusses computer law, investigations, and ethics. It covers reviewing computer crime laws and regulations, investigative techniques for determining if a crime was committed and gathering evidence, and ethical constraints. Specific topics covered include computer laws, computer crime, computer crime investigations, and computer ethics. Computer crime laws at both the federal and state levels are discussed.
This document summarizes a presentation about new HIPAA privacy and security requirements under the HITECH Act. It includes:
1) An agenda that covers HITECH Act requirements, new privacy and security provisions, breach notification rules, and resources.
2) An overview of key sections of the HITECH Act that apply security rules and penalties to business associates, require breach notification, improve privacy enforcement, and restrict certain disclosures of protected health information.
3) Details on new breach notification rules under the HITECH Act that require notification of breaches of unsecured health information within 60 days.
This presentation is about the societal impacts. It is strictly based on CLASS 12 Informatics Practices Book aiming to help students and teachers to make learning easy .
CREDITS : pythonmykvs.in
The document discusses several topics related to professional practice in IT, including the Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, quality management systems, professional bodies, and benefits of membership in professional organizations. Specifically:
- The Data Protection Act defines UK law on processing personal data and requires that personal information be used fairly, lawfully, and securely.
- The Computer Misuse Act makes it a crime to access computers without permission or with intent to commit further offenses like theft of personal information.
- Quality management systems help ensure products and services meet defined quality criteria through procedures like quality control testing.
- Several professional bodies are identified that provide benefits and guidance for IT professionals, like the British Computer Society.
The Data Protection Act was introduced in 1984 and updated in 1998 to protect personal privacy with increasing computer technology. It requires those processing personal data to comply with eight principles, including ensuring data is fairly and lawfully processed, accurate, not excessive, not kept longer than needed, and subject to individual rights. It established the Information Commissioner's Office to oversee the Act.
Surveillance in the workplace - what you should knowRay Welling
Employee surveillance has been used since long before Richard Nixon bugged his own office – as well as that of his competitors – back in the 1970s. Advances in technology mean the options available to employers today are much more varied and sophisticated, but the legal and moral issues are also more complex. Here's a presentation you can give to your team canvassing the issues and relevant legislation in Australia.
This document discusses laws and ethics related to information security. It begins with an overview of the differences between laws and ethics. It then provides details on several relevant US and international laws, such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and various privacy and copyright laws. The document also discusses ethics, fair use, and how culture influences conceptions of ethical behavior.
Cyber Safety Mechanism: Introduction, brief Introduction about Policies involved in cyber safety mechanism and purpose of implementing cyber security model
Information Technology Law (Cyber Law): Evolution of the IT Act 2000 and Its amendments: Genesis and Necessity, advantages.
COMPUTER LAW, INVESTIGATION AND ETHICS DOMAINamiable_indian
The document discusses computer law, investigations, and ethics. It covers reviewing computer crime laws and regulations, investigative techniques for determining if a crime was committed and gathering evidence, and ethical constraints. Specific topics covered include computer laws, computer crime, computer crime investigations, and computer ethics. Computer crime laws at both the federal and state levels are discussed.
This document summarizes a presentation about new HIPAA privacy and security requirements under the HITECH Act. It includes:
1) An agenda that covers HITECH Act requirements, new privacy and security provisions, breach notification rules, and resources.
2) An overview of key sections of the HITECH Act that apply security rules and penalties to business associates, require breach notification, improve privacy enforcement, and restrict certain disclosures of protected health information.
3) Details on new breach notification rules under the HITECH Act that require notification of breaches of unsecured health information within 60 days.
This presentation is about the societal impacts. It is strictly based on CLASS 12 Informatics Practices Book aiming to help students and teachers to make learning easy .
CREDITS : pythonmykvs.in
The document discusses several topics related to ICT projects including software piracy, copyright, cyber law, and the Indian Software Act. It defines software piracy as the unauthorized copying of software and discusses how most software companies now use registration and licensing to discourage piracy. It also outlines the main types of software copyright protection in India and how the Indian Copyright Act was amended to recognize computer software. Finally, it discusses cyber laws in India, defines different types of cyber crimes, and categorizes crimes as those targeting computers or using computers as weapons to enable real-world crimes.
Computer crimes include computer fraud, copyright infringement, computer theft, and computer attacks. Computer fraud involves deceiving others for monetary gain through methods like email scams, fake investment schemes, or false claims of expertise. Copyright infringement is illegally copying or distributing copyrighted material. Computer theft is unauthorized use of another's property or data for personal benefit. Computer attacks aim to disrupt systems, alter processing, or corrupt data through physical damage, electromagnetic interference, or malicious software that exploits security weaknesses.
The document summarizes key information about protecting data and systems on ICT networks. It discusses reasons for protecting data including privacy, identity theft, and threats to systems. Common threats are identified as viruses, hacking, fire or power loss. Systems can be protected through measures like access controls, encryption, firewalls, and regular software updates. Relevant legislation is outlined, including the Computer Misuse Act which prohibits unauthorized access or data modification, and the Data Protection Act which protects personal information.
Legal and ethical issues associated with modern technologiesSheila Mable
The document discusses several key legal and ethical issues that organizations may encounter when implementing new technologies: privacy laws like the Privacy Act of 1974 and laws around consumer privacy; freedom of information laws like the Freedom of Information Act; the need for an Acceptable Use Policy; and laws regarding children's internet safety like the Children's Internet Protection Act. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating new technologies to ensure they comply with existing policies and procedures regarding these legal and ethical issues.
The presentation of 'Management Information System' subject of TEIT under 'University of Pune' INDIA. Author and Teacher: Tushar B Kute
http://www.tusharkute.com
tbkute@gmail.com
Itechlaw conferene presentation 15th feb 2013 the quest over identity the iss...Prof. (Dr.) Tabrez Ahmad
The document discusses the concept of privacy in relation to social media and technology. It covers several topics related to privacy rights in India and other countries, the threats to privacy posed by new technologies, and initiatives by industry and governments to protect privacy. It also discusses how personal information is increasingly being collected and used online through social networks and digital footprints, posing risks to individual privacy that laws and regulations aim to address.
This document discusses cyber law and ethics. It begins by explaining the need for cyber law due to the rise of cybercrimes like hacking, viruses, and online fraud as internet use has increased. It then discusses key concepts in cyber law like digital signatures, encryption, and the Information Technology Act of 2000 in India which provides legal recognition for e-commerce transactions. The document also covers cyber ethics, discussing ethical practices for computer users, professionals, businesses and information services. It emphasizes avoiding software piracy and unauthorized access. Intellectual property rights and concepts like copyright, fair use, and public domain works are also explained.
This document provides an overview of Chapter 4 which covers ethics and information security. Section 4.1 discusses ethics, including developing information management policies like an ethical computer use policy and information privacy policy. Privacy and confidentiality are important ethical issues. Section 4.2 covers information security, noting that protecting intellectual assets and people are the first and second lines of defense. Authentication, prevention technologies like firewalls and content filtering, and detection methods help provide security.
This document discusses cyber crimes and cyber law in India. It begins by defining cyber law and the Information Technology Act 2000. It then discusses the need for cyber law to prevent cyber crimes, recognize digital signatures, promote e-commerce, protect intellectual property, and protect data and privacy. Several common cyber crimes are described such as phishing, vishing, smishing, ATM skimming, hacking, privacy violations, cyber stalking, cyber defamation, child pornography, and identity theft. The document concludes with recommendations on investigating cyber crimes and tips for staying safe online and preventing cyber crimes.
Cyber law governs all legal aspects of the internet and cybersecurity. As internet usage has increased globally for activities like business, banking, and social interaction, it has also been misused for criminal activities, necessitating cyber laws. If someone becomes a victim of a cybercrime, they should preserve electronic evidence and report the breach to authorities. However, victims still have a legal duty to exercise due diligence. Challenges include criminals operating across international borders where different laws apply. While no international cyber laws exist, some countries have bilateral agreements, and national laws vary in their scope and coverage of issues like privacy and infrastructure protection. Companies should inform customers of breaches and advise them on appropriate steps.
The document provides an overview of cyber law and ethics topics including:
- The Information Technology Act of 2000 which provides the legal framework for cyber crimes and electronic transactions in India. It defines key terms related to computers, networks, and digital evidence.
- Concepts of encryption, digital signatures, and the legal recognition of digital signatures in verifying electronic records.
- The "Ten Commandments of Computing" which outline ethics principles for computer users.
- An introduction to intellectual property rights, copyright, and distinctions between shareware, freeware, and public domain software licenses.
This document provides an educational briefing on protecting personally identifying information, also known as Privacy Act data. It notes that recent incidents have resulted in personal data being lost, stolen, or compromised, so all Air Force employees must understand how to properly handle sensitive personal information. It outlines criminal and civil penalties for noncompliance with the Privacy Act, as well as requirements for administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Tips are provided for avoiding privacy breaches and reporting inappropriate disclosures of personal data.
VTU - MIS Module 8 - Security and Ethical ChallengesPriya Diana Mercy
Ethical responsibilities of Business Professionals
Business, technology, Computer crime
Hacking, cyber theft, unauthorized use at work. Piracy
Software and intellectual property.
Privacy – Issues and the Internet
Privacy Challenges
Working condition, individuals. Health and Social Issues
Ergonomics
Cyber terrorism
This document discusses cyber security laws and their importance. It provides an overview of key cyber security laws in the US and Pakistan, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, HIPAA, Electronic Transaction Ordinance 2002, and Electronic/Cyber Crime Bill 2007. It also discusses cyber crimes like hacking and malware, as well as technologies used to combat cyber crimes and improve security, such as penetration testing and malware analysis. Recent developments in Pakistan's cyber laws and efforts like the Pakistan Cyber Security Task Force are also outlined.
The document discusses and compares the Mobile Privacy Principles developed by GSMA and the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection.
The Mobile Privacy Principles were created in 2011 to describe how mobile users' privacy should be respected and protected when using mobile apps and services that access personal information. The African Union convention establishes a regulatory framework for cybersecurity and personal data protection that respects citizens' rights under domestic and international law.
While there is some overlap between the key principles of openness, purpose limitation, and security in both frameworks, the Mobile Privacy Principles include additional elements around children's privacy, accountability, and privacy by design that are not specifically addressed in the African Union convention. Harmonizing these frameworks to
CYBER Crime Cyber Security Cyber Law INDIAAnish Rai
This document discusses security and legal aspects of information technology. It provides an overview of cyber crimes in India and the cyber laws that govern cyber space, including the Information Technology Act 2000 and its 2008 amendment. It also discusses cyber security and the role of initiatives by the Indian government to promote cyber security, such as the National Cyber Security Policy 2013. While progress has been made, the document notes that implementation of cyber security policies in India still needs improvement given the growing number of internet users and cyber threats.
This document discusses ethics in information security and vulnerability disclosure. It outlines 10 commandments of computer ethics focusing on avoiding harming others, respecting privacy and property. It also describes the vulnerability lifecycle from birth to death. Different types of vulnerability disclosure are explained, including non-disclosure, limited disclosure, full disclosure, and responsible disclosure. Responsible disclosure involves notifying the vendor, allowing time for a patch to be developed, then publicly disclosing technical details without exploit code. The benefits of responsible disclosure for researchers are noted. Potential issues with disclosure are acknowledged. Cybersecurity laws and the Budapest Convention are briefly mentioned.
This presentation is based on the lectures delivered for students of B. Voc. (Semester 2 ) Computing Skills (TISS) at HMMRA, Vile Parle, Mumbai during January – February 2019
Contents of this presentation may also be useful to other students pursuing similar courses.
BTEC National in ICT: Unit 3 - Legal Constraintsmrcox
This document summarizes key UK legislation constraining the use of customer data and information technology, including the Data Protection Act of 1984/1998, Computer Misuse Act of 1990, and regulations around health and safety. It outlines principles of fair and lawful processing of personal data, requirements for data controllers to register and comply with subject access rights, and exemptions for certain data types and uses. Offenses related to hacking, viruses, copyright infringement and unauthorized access or modification of data and systems are also defined.
Ethics and legislation in the it industryjamiehaworth1
The document discusses several UK acts related to ethics and legislation in the IT industry. It covers the Copyright and Patents Act, which protects original creative works; the Computer Misuse Act, which criminalizes hacking and other unauthorized computer access; the Data Protection Act, which regulates how personal data can be collected and stored; and the role of the British Computer Society in promoting ethical practices. Specific scenarios are provided to illustrate how each act may apply in different situations involving issues like hacking, data breaches, and copyright infringement.
The document discusses several topics related to ICT projects including software piracy, copyright, cyber law, and the Indian Software Act. It defines software piracy as the unauthorized copying of software and discusses how most software companies now use registration and licensing to discourage piracy. It also outlines the main types of software copyright protection in India and how the Indian Copyright Act was amended to recognize computer software. Finally, it discusses cyber laws in India, defines different types of cyber crimes, and categorizes crimes as those targeting computers or using computers as weapons to enable real-world crimes.
Computer crimes include computer fraud, copyright infringement, computer theft, and computer attacks. Computer fraud involves deceiving others for monetary gain through methods like email scams, fake investment schemes, or false claims of expertise. Copyright infringement is illegally copying or distributing copyrighted material. Computer theft is unauthorized use of another's property or data for personal benefit. Computer attacks aim to disrupt systems, alter processing, or corrupt data through physical damage, electromagnetic interference, or malicious software that exploits security weaknesses.
The document summarizes key information about protecting data and systems on ICT networks. It discusses reasons for protecting data including privacy, identity theft, and threats to systems. Common threats are identified as viruses, hacking, fire or power loss. Systems can be protected through measures like access controls, encryption, firewalls, and regular software updates. Relevant legislation is outlined, including the Computer Misuse Act which prohibits unauthorized access or data modification, and the Data Protection Act which protects personal information.
Legal and ethical issues associated with modern technologiesSheila Mable
The document discusses several key legal and ethical issues that organizations may encounter when implementing new technologies: privacy laws like the Privacy Act of 1974 and laws around consumer privacy; freedom of information laws like the Freedom of Information Act; the need for an Acceptable Use Policy; and laws regarding children's internet safety like the Children's Internet Protection Act. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating new technologies to ensure they comply with existing policies and procedures regarding these legal and ethical issues.
The presentation of 'Management Information System' subject of TEIT under 'University of Pune' INDIA. Author and Teacher: Tushar B Kute
http://www.tusharkute.com
tbkute@gmail.com
Itechlaw conferene presentation 15th feb 2013 the quest over identity the iss...Prof. (Dr.) Tabrez Ahmad
The document discusses the concept of privacy in relation to social media and technology. It covers several topics related to privacy rights in India and other countries, the threats to privacy posed by new technologies, and initiatives by industry and governments to protect privacy. It also discusses how personal information is increasingly being collected and used online through social networks and digital footprints, posing risks to individual privacy that laws and regulations aim to address.
This document discusses cyber law and ethics. It begins by explaining the need for cyber law due to the rise of cybercrimes like hacking, viruses, and online fraud as internet use has increased. It then discusses key concepts in cyber law like digital signatures, encryption, and the Information Technology Act of 2000 in India which provides legal recognition for e-commerce transactions. The document also covers cyber ethics, discussing ethical practices for computer users, professionals, businesses and information services. It emphasizes avoiding software piracy and unauthorized access. Intellectual property rights and concepts like copyright, fair use, and public domain works are also explained.
This document provides an overview of Chapter 4 which covers ethics and information security. Section 4.1 discusses ethics, including developing information management policies like an ethical computer use policy and information privacy policy. Privacy and confidentiality are important ethical issues. Section 4.2 covers information security, noting that protecting intellectual assets and people are the first and second lines of defense. Authentication, prevention technologies like firewalls and content filtering, and detection methods help provide security.
This document discusses cyber crimes and cyber law in India. It begins by defining cyber law and the Information Technology Act 2000. It then discusses the need for cyber law to prevent cyber crimes, recognize digital signatures, promote e-commerce, protect intellectual property, and protect data and privacy. Several common cyber crimes are described such as phishing, vishing, smishing, ATM skimming, hacking, privacy violations, cyber stalking, cyber defamation, child pornography, and identity theft. The document concludes with recommendations on investigating cyber crimes and tips for staying safe online and preventing cyber crimes.
Cyber law governs all legal aspects of the internet and cybersecurity. As internet usage has increased globally for activities like business, banking, and social interaction, it has also been misused for criminal activities, necessitating cyber laws. If someone becomes a victim of a cybercrime, they should preserve electronic evidence and report the breach to authorities. However, victims still have a legal duty to exercise due diligence. Challenges include criminals operating across international borders where different laws apply. While no international cyber laws exist, some countries have bilateral agreements, and national laws vary in their scope and coverage of issues like privacy and infrastructure protection. Companies should inform customers of breaches and advise them on appropriate steps.
The document provides an overview of cyber law and ethics topics including:
- The Information Technology Act of 2000 which provides the legal framework for cyber crimes and electronic transactions in India. It defines key terms related to computers, networks, and digital evidence.
- Concepts of encryption, digital signatures, and the legal recognition of digital signatures in verifying electronic records.
- The "Ten Commandments of Computing" which outline ethics principles for computer users.
- An introduction to intellectual property rights, copyright, and distinctions between shareware, freeware, and public domain software licenses.
This document provides an educational briefing on protecting personally identifying information, also known as Privacy Act data. It notes that recent incidents have resulted in personal data being lost, stolen, or compromised, so all Air Force employees must understand how to properly handle sensitive personal information. It outlines criminal and civil penalties for noncompliance with the Privacy Act, as well as requirements for administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Tips are provided for avoiding privacy breaches and reporting inappropriate disclosures of personal data.
VTU - MIS Module 8 - Security and Ethical ChallengesPriya Diana Mercy
Ethical responsibilities of Business Professionals
Business, technology, Computer crime
Hacking, cyber theft, unauthorized use at work. Piracy
Software and intellectual property.
Privacy – Issues and the Internet
Privacy Challenges
Working condition, individuals. Health and Social Issues
Ergonomics
Cyber terrorism
This document discusses cyber security laws and their importance. It provides an overview of key cyber security laws in the US and Pakistan, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, HIPAA, Electronic Transaction Ordinance 2002, and Electronic/Cyber Crime Bill 2007. It also discusses cyber crimes like hacking and malware, as well as technologies used to combat cyber crimes and improve security, such as penetration testing and malware analysis. Recent developments in Pakistan's cyber laws and efforts like the Pakistan Cyber Security Task Force are also outlined.
The document discusses and compares the Mobile Privacy Principles developed by GSMA and the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection.
The Mobile Privacy Principles were created in 2011 to describe how mobile users' privacy should be respected and protected when using mobile apps and services that access personal information. The African Union convention establishes a regulatory framework for cybersecurity and personal data protection that respects citizens' rights under domestic and international law.
While there is some overlap between the key principles of openness, purpose limitation, and security in both frameworks, the Mobile Privacy Principles include additional elements around children's privacy, accountability, and privacy by design that are not specifically addressed in the African Union convention. Harmonizing these frameworks to
CYBER Crime Cyber Security Cyber Law INDIAAnish Rai
This document discusses security and legal aspects of information technology. It provides an overview of cyber crimes in India and the cyber laws that govern cyber space, including the Information Technology Act 2000 and its 2008 amendment. It also discusses cyber security and the role of initiatives by the Indian government to promote cyber security, such as the National Cyber Security Policy 2013. While progress has been made, the document notes that implementation of cyber security policies in India still needs improvement given the growing number of internet users and cyber threats.
This document discusses ethics in information security and vulnerability disclosure. It outlines 10 commandments of computer ethics focusing on avoiding harming others, respecting privacy and property. It also describes the vulnerability lifecycle from birth to death. Different types of vulnerability disclosure are explained, including non-disclosure, limited disclosure, full disclosure, and responsible disclosure. Responsible disclosure involves notifying the vendor, allowing time for a patch to be developed, then publicly disclosing technical details without exploit code. The benefits of responsible disclosure for researchers are noted. Potential issues with disclosure are acknowledged. Cybersecurity laws and the Budapest Convention are briefly mentioned.
This presentation is based on the lectures delivered for students of B. Voc. (Semester 2 ) Computing Skills (TISS) at HMMRA, Vile Parle, Mumbai during January – February 2019
Contents of this presentation may also be useful to other students pursuing similar courses.
BTEC National in ICT: Unit 3 - Legal Constraintsmrcox
This document summarizes key UK legislation constraining the use of customer data and information technology, including the Data Protection Act of 1984/1998, Computer Misuse Act of 1990, and regulations around health and safety. It outlines principles of fair and lawful processing of personal data, requirements for data controllers to register and comply with subject access rights, and exemptions for certain data types and uses. Offenses related to hacking, viruses, copyright infringement and unauthorized access or modification of data and systems are also defined.
Ethics and legislation in the it industryjamiehaworth1
The document discusses several UK acts related to ethics and legislation in the IT industry. It covers the Copyright and Patents Act, which protects original creative works; the Computer Misuse Act, which criminalizes hacking and other unauthorized computer access; the Data Protection Act, which regulates how personal data can be collected and stored; and the role of the British Computer Society in promoting ethical practices. Specific scenarios are provided to illustrate how each act may apply in different situations involving issues like hacking, data breaches, and copyright infringement.
The document discusses various compliance issues related to information security and data protection legislation in South Africa and the United States. It notes that while some US laws like Sarbanes-Oxley have no equivalent in SA, the King II report and ECT Act are the primary drivers of compliance locally. However, it cautions against overstating legal requirements, as King II is not law and parts of the ECT Act lack implementation regulations. The document advocates a risk-based approach to compliance rather than fear-based responses to legislation.
This document discusses different types of legislation that can protect and affect businesses and users, including copyright, patents, and health and safety laws. It provides information on copyright protections for creative works and limitations such as exceptions for private copying, parody, and orphan works. Patents are described as protecting ideas and inventions from being copied, though they can also inhibit new ideas. Health and safety laws, such as the UK's 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, require businesses to assess workplace risks and ensure safety procedures, training, protective equipment and risk control.
This document discusses how to stay safe online by following 4 laws: the Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, Copyright Act, and health and safety laws. It explains the importance of protecting personal data, avoiding unauthorized access to computers or altering of data, and preventing physical injury from prolonged computer use. The document provides tips for using antivirus software, not opening unknown attachments, having an ergonomic workstation, and minimizing online hours to avoid threats like viruses, hacking, theft of information, and eye or back strain.
This document discusses ethics in IT security. It covers laws and ethics, codes of ethics from professional organizations like ACM and ISSA, relevant US laws on topics like privacy and copyright, and the importance of education and training in developing an ethical approach to information security. Overall it emphasizes the responsibility of security practitioners to understand legal/regulatory issues and act ethically.
This document provides an overview of information technology and information security laws in South Africa. It discusses key concepts like the meaning of "security", outlines relevant legislation, and focuses on issues around cryptography, critical databases, privacy, and monitoring. The main takeaways are the importance of identifying compliance requirements, classifying information assets, and properly implementing information security policies.
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This document discusses practicing ethical and legal use of technology. It begins with an objective to teach students about consequences of unethical technology use like cyberbullying and plagiarism. It then covers several topics related to intellectual property law including copyright, trademarks, patents, and issues with internet service providers. Specific issues discussed include protection of intellectual property, determining copyright and trademark infringement, length of copyright, fair use, and privacy concerns online. Cyberbullying and how parents can help prevent bullying are also summarized.
This document discusses laws and ethics related to information security. It provides an overview of relevant US laws, such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and international laws like the European Union's Directive on data privacy. The document also covers ethics topics, distinguishing between laws and ethics. It discusses concepts like privacy, copyright and fair use. The intended learning objectives are to differentiate laws from ethics, identify major information security laws, and discuss the role of culture in ethical issues.
The document covers several UK acts related to intellectual property, computer misuse, health and safety, data protection, and government surveillance:
- The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 covers copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, as well as sound recordings, films, and broadcasts.
- The Computer Misuse Act criminalizes unauthorized access to computer material, computer systems, or modifying computer material.
- Health and safety regulations regarding display screen equipment require risk assessments, breaks from screens, eye exams, and training for computer users.
- The Data Protection Act of 1998 establishes eight principles for processing personal data.
- The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act of
This document discusses various topics relating to cybersecurity and information security. It covers 10 domains of cybersecurity according to (ISC)2, including legal and compliance, information security and risk management, security architecture and design, telecommunications and network security. For each domain, it provides definitions and examples. It discusses cybersecurity principles, frameworks, network architectures, protocols, and security measures for networks.
The document summarizes key UK legislation related to business and technology, including the Data Protection Act of 1998, the Computer Misuse Act of 1990, and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988. The Data Protection Act established rights for individuals over their personal data and requires data users to obtain and manage personal data responsibly. The Computer Misuse Act made hacking and spreading viruses illegal. The Copyright Act extended copyright protections to software and made illegal copying of software a criminal offense.
This document discusses various topics related to information security principles and cryptography. It covers legal protections for programs and data like copyrights and patents. It then discusses ways to protect programs and data such as encryption, backups, anti-malware software, and network security. The document also discusses information technology law, the five laws of media and information, employee and employer rights, computer crime and privacy issues, and ethical issues in computer security.
This document provides an overview of intellectual property, including the main types (patents, copyrights, trademarks), how they are protected and enforced, and recent developments. It covers the purpose of intellectual property rights to promote innovation and dissemination of ideas. Key topics include patent applications and examination processes, copyright ownership and infringement, trademark definitions and protection, and dispute resolution mechanisms like litigation, arbitration and mediation. Newer areas discussed are computer program protections under patents and copyright, as well as international treaties governing intellectual property.
Legal Privacy and Ethical Issues in Computer Security.pptxKRITARTHBANSAL1
This document discusses several legal, privacy, and ethical issues related to computer security. It addresses topics such as protecting intellectual property through copyrights, patents, and trade secrets; ownership rights of employees and employers; software failures and customer responsibilities; computer crime; and privacy issues. It also introduces ethics and discusses how ethics are important for restricting behavior where laws are impractical or impossible to define. Key concepts covered include privacy versus security, accuracy of information, property ownership of data, and appropriate access to information.
The document provides an overview of computer security and privacy. It discusses the history of computer security from the 1960s to present day, highlighting some famous security problems such as the Morris worm in 1988. It defines key computer security terms and concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures. It also examines different types of computer security attacks including hacking, denial of service attacks, malware, viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. The document outlines security measures related to physical security, network security, and the importance of the human factor in computer security.
Industrial Safety Practices document discusses key aspects of ensuring safety in industrial settings. It defines what constitutes a factory according to Indian law and outlines some major risks to employees. The document then discusses how to define and achieve safety, listing avenues like skills, attitudes, foresight and education. It analyzes accident causation and prevention, emphasizing the need to address both unsafe conditions and actions. Key elements of safety practice covered include engineering controls, training, inspections and compliance with statutes like the Factories Act. Overall the document provides an overview of principles, models and requirements for maintaining safety in industrial work environments.
The document outlines an information security workshop presentation on the scope and importance of information security. It discusses 10 key domains of information security knowledge including access control, application security, risk management, cryptography, operations security, physical security, security architecture, telecommunications, and networks. The presenter has 10 years of IT consulting experience and various security certifications. The goals are to raise awareness of information security and the need for regional cooperation such as a Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team.
The document summarizes the key aspects and history of health and safety legislation in the UK, including the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974. It established general duties for employers and employees, and created the Health and Safety Executive body to regulate workplace health, safety, and welfare. The legislation set a basic principle that health and safety is a shared responsibility and introduced regulations around risk assessment, accident investigations, enforcement, and penalties.
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3 Understand the ethical and legislative environment relating to IT
1. Understand the ethical and legislative environment
relating to IT
Processing of financialtransactions
HTTP - The Hypertext Transfer Protocol(HTTP) is an application protocol
for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems. HTTP is
the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web
HTTPS - encrypts and decrypts user pagerequests as well as the pages
that are returned by the Web server, it’s a more securesite which will
aide users
When you pay online for items (i.e. Amazon, eBay, even British airways etc.)
you need to ensurethat the website/page is secureas information about your
bank account and financial matters may be obtained by another party.
Company’s such as PayPal and banks such as Santander and HSBC offer secure
banking facility’s after you haveentered enough details to proceed to paying
for an item Santander will automatically ask you for your password and
relevant details that you entered when signing you for the provided service.
2. Tips to aide finacial transactionsonline for companysor personaluse
(helping to prevent preventfraud)
Check privacy policy of the website your are using
Log out of any site you haveregistered closing down you internet
browser isntenough to ensureprivacy
Keep all electronic recipts or other wisemaderecipts
Check for payment in bank statements check for the padlock symbolin
the browser noton the screen it may be a fradulent site
If using the latest internet browser a trusted site will turn green
Pad lock symbol HTTPS secure
Trusted site (green address)
3. Health and safety
Health and safety at work act
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (also referred to asHSWA, the
HSW Act, the 1974 Actor HASAWA) is the primary piece of legislation covering
occupationalhealth and safety in GreatBritain. The Health and Safety
Executive, with local authorities(and other enforcing authorities) is responsible
for enforcing the Act and a number of other Actsand Statutory Instruments
relevant to the working environment.
When regarding the health and safety aspect of any work environmentthere
are strict guidelines that every employee/employer mustfollow and have in
place in order to facilitate and promote a safe working environment.
Example – the army over the last 13-14 years has been engaged in conflicts in
Iraq and Afghanistan, to combat injury`s sustained from any form of incident,
be it enemy fire such as explosions or IEDS on operations or vehicle related
incidents (collisions etc.) to general training in the UK, the army provideits
soldiers with whatis now common called PPEwhich outsideof the army also
has the same name but differs depending on what the nature of the job is and
the inherent risk it represents.
Army PPE-
Ballistic helmets
Ballistic googles
Osprey plate carrier complete with flak jacketinner
Durable leather gloves
Knee pads
Blast resistant under wear and bomb nappy (tier 1 and 2 pelvic
protection)
Boots and clothing depending of the nature of the environmentsuch as
hot and cold climates
First aid medicalequipment
Blast resistant vehicles
These are but a few but it provides a generalunderstanding of health
and safety at work all be it a bit extreme
4. full PPEworn by yours truly as stated abovethee PPE is down to the
nature of the job.
Which should be supplied by the employee`s employer.
But in the general work placesay a call centre who`s employees are
using telephones and computers all day would requirea differenttype of
health and safety procedure -
Lumbar supporting chairs to preventback injury or ache from being sat
in a chair during working hours
All electrical devices (phones, computers etc.) mustbe properly earthed
All cables and wires must be correctly stowed or placed away correctly
in order to preventa trip hazard(s)
Accessibleroutes to and from work stations including fire exits and stair
wells
Firstaid trained members of staff and firstaid stations
Fire prevention equipment such as fire extinguishers with the correct
type of incident (dry powder, water co2)
Fire muster points
Emergency alarms
A correctand accurate safety brief/meeting delivered to all employee’s
Not adhering to any of these basic principles could result in legal action being
carried out
5. Fines
Fixed penalty’s
Compensation claims
Termination of employment
Imprisonment
Below are listed acts that are owned and enforced by the HSE which can be
found on
http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/acts.htm
Privacy, confidentiality and security
Privacy- in a ITor online context allows an individual to
Determine what information about them is collected and how it is used
Access information about them knowing that it is safe
Not having web habits tracked (anonymity)
Send and receive emails and messages securely in the knowledgethat
they will not be intercepted/red by another party other than the sender
and recipient
Confidentiality – keeping information secure and secretfrom others,
And in an ITenvironment
Confidentiality is reinforced by the data protection act 1998
An ethical duty (i.e. between two people, employer and employee)
Having computers with confidential information stored on them in a
secure, locked a safearea
Be awarethat emails can be intercepted
6. Implement correctsecurity measures when preparing to send
personalinformation
Security
Statute Year Subject Guidance
Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17) 1875 Explosives
No specific guidance
available
Employment of Women, Young Persons, and Children
Act 1920 (c. 65)
1920 Workers
No specific guidance
available
Mines and Quarries Act 1954 (c. 70) 1954 Mining
No specific guidance
available
Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act
1956 (c. 49)
1956 Agriculture
No specific guidance
available
Factories Act 1961 (c. 34) 1961 Factories
No specific guidance
available
Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c. 58) 1962 Offshore
No specific guidance
available
Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (c. 41)
1963 Businesses
No specific guidance
available
Mines and Quarries (Tips) Act 1969 (c. 10) 1969 Mining
No specific guidance
available
Mineral Workings Offshore Installations Act 1971 (c.
61)
1971 Mining
No specific guidance
available
Employment Medical Advisory Service Act 1972 (c. 28)
1972
Health
services
No specific guidance
available
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (c. 37) 1974 Businesses
No specific guidance
available
Environment and Safety Information Act 1988 (c. 30) 1988 Chemicals
No specific guidance
available
Offshore Safety Act 1992 (c. 15) 1992 Offshore
No specific guidance
available
Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 (c.20) 2008 Enforcement
No specific guidance
available
7. For an ITenvironment this would refer to
Secure locations of stored information
Up to date internet security (i.e. MacAfee antivirus software)
Apporatiate network security
Fire wall safeguards
Correctmaintenance
Reporting anything suspicious aboutthe nature of the information’s
stowagedevice (i.e. May havebeen have had unauthorized
usage/tampering)
In order to make surethat the security of any information is securewould fall
in to the data protection act 1998 for which there are severalguidelines.
Copyrightand intellectualproperty rights
Intellectual property refers to a creative work which can be assetor physical
property. Intellectual property rights fall mainly into four main areas,
copyright, trademarks, design rights and patents
Intellectual property is something unique that you have physically created the
idea alone is not intellectual property. For example an idea for a book is not
intellectual property however the words you havewritten in it are. Copyright,
patents, designs and trademarks areall types of intellectual property
protection. Your intellectual property is either protected automatically from
theft or copying.
By knowing the rights involved and having the correct type of protection you
can prevent other parties fromstealing or copying
the names of your products or brands
your inventions
the design or look of your products
things you write, make or produce
Copyright
Copyrightapplies to work that is recorded in some way the rights exist in items
such as literary, artistic, musicaland dramatic work as well such as films and
8. music and. Itgives the author(s) a specific set of rights in relation to their work
and prohibits any unauthorised actions, and allows the author(s) to take legal
action against instances of infringement or plagiarism