Learning Area 1

Information And
Communication
Technology and Society
1.2
COMPUTER ETHICS
AND LEGAL ISSUES

1.2.1 DEFINITION

1.2.1.1 Define Computer ethics, Code of Ethics,

Intellectual Property, Privacy, Computer Crime
and Cyber Law
1.2.1.2 Differentiate between ethics and law
1.2.1.3 State the need for intellectual property laws

1.2.1.1
Define
Computer Ethics, Code of
Ethics, Intellectual
Property, Privacy,
Computer Crime and
Cyber Law

COMPUTER ETHICS
Is a system of moral standards

or moral values used as a

guideline for computer users.

CODE OF ETHICS
Is

guidelines in ICT that help

determine
whether
a
specific
computer
action
is
ethical
or
unethical.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Is

works created
authors and artists.

by

inventors,

PRIVACY
Refers to the right of individuals

and companies to deny or restrict

the
collection
and
use
of
information about them.

COMPUTER CRIME
Is any illegal acts involving computers.

CYBER LAW
Is any laws relating to protect the

Internet
and
other
communication technologies.

online

1.2.1.2
DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN ETHICS AND LAW
As a guideline to

computer users.
Computers users are free
to follow or ignore the
code of ethics.
Universal, can be applied
anywhere, all over the
world.
To produced ethical
computer users.
Not following ethics are
called immoral.

As a rule to control

computer users.
Computers users must
follow the regulations
and law.
Depend on country and
state where the crime is
committed.
To prevent misuse of
computers.
Not obeying laws are
called crime.

1.2.1.3
State the need for intellectual property laws
Intellectual Property Laws cover ideas,

inventions, literary creations, unique names,

business modals, industrial processes, computer
program codes and many more.
Four types of Intellectual Property are :
Patents for inventions
Trademarks for brand identity
Design for product appearance
Copyright for materials