1. McLean 20061 HIGHER COMPUTER NETWORKING Lesson 10 Ethical Implications Description of ethical implications of networks: Personal privacy Censorhip

2. McLean 20062 HIGHER COMPUTER NETWORKING What You Should Know About Ethical Implications Censorship There are legal restrictions on the type of material users can access and store. Businesses control and restrict access to material by having an Internet and E-mail Policy. Schools filter material which is considered to be unsuitable for education purposes and parents sensor and restrict their children’s access to the Internet.

3. McLean 20063 HIGHER COMPUTER NETWORKING What You Should Know About Ethical Implications Privacy Human Rights legislation states that everyone is entitled to a level of privacy in all personal matters. Businesses have the right to keep all their financial details, staff records, business plans etc private. Individuals also have the right to keep all their financial details, personal details, communications (e-mail/text etc) private. There are of course circumstances where business and individuals use computer data and networks for illegal purposes.

4. McLean 20064 HIGHER COMPUTER NETWORKING What You Should Know About Ethical Implications Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Gives the Home Secretary powers to monitor network traffic: Monitor and intercept communications Set up surveillance on companies and individuals Access encrypted data Use agents, informants and undercover officers!

5. McLean 20065 HIGHER COMPUTER NETWORKING What You Should Know About Ethical Implications Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 The reasons for the use of these powers include: National security Crime detection/prevention Support public health/safety Tax assessment/collection