9 99 CHAPTER Privacy and Security

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Objectives 1.Privacy 2.Security 3.Ergonomics 4.Environment

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Privacy Be aware of –Database and network uses –Major privacy laws Ethics –Privacy –Accuracy –Property –Access

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Large Databases Data collected daily Social security numbers key field Information reseller industry

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Information Without Consent Blockbuster Lotus Development and Equifax Employers use medical records

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Inaccurate Information Easy migration Inaccurate data Laws help –correct credit data –information used by government

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Private Networks Employers legally monitor Online services right to censor content

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Internet and Web Concerns about privacy on Web –illusion of anonymity Browser records pages visited Cookies record –Times and pages visited –Other private information

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Privacy Laws Check out Page 241 – review of law, year, and what intended to protect. Last law dated What are current laws? Internet research

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Security Threats include –viruses –electronic break-ins –natural and other hazards Security measures –encryption –restricted access –anticipate disasters –backup copies

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Computer Criminals Employees “Hackers” and “crackers” Organized crime

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Computer Security Viruses –Damage to computers, programs or files Theft –Hardware, data, computer time –Software piracy Manipulation

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Security Measures Protecting Information Encrypting messages Restricting access Anticipating disasters Backing up data

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Security for Microcomputers Avoid extreme conditions Guard computer Guard programs and data

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Ergonomics Physical Health –Eyestrain and headache –Back and neck pain –Electromagnetic fields –Repetitive strain injury

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Ergonomics (cont.) Mental Health –Noise –Excessive monitoring Design

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc The Environment Energy Star program with Green PC Conserve, recycle and educate Greatest user of electricity in workplace

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc A Look to the Future New legislation needed –Define access to files –Regulate interference Rise in computer-related crime

9 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2002