1. COMP6005 An Introduction to Computing An Introduction to Computing Privacy and Ethical Issues

2. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues2 Intellectual Property Unique and original works – ideas, logos, inventions, writing, art, processes, company and product names, etc Unique and original works – ideas, logos, inventions, writing, art, processes, company and product names, etc Copyright gives exclusive rights to duplicate, publish and/or sell materials by authors and artists Copyright gives exclusive rights to duplicate, publish and/or sell materials by authors and artists Piracy infringes on copyright Piracy infringes on copyright Fair use – law allows public fair use to copyrighted materials Fair use – law allows public fair use to copyrighted materials

3. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues3 Issues Surrounding Fair Use Policy Should persons be allowed to download material from a site, modify it and repost it online as their own ideas? Should persons be allowed to download material from a site, modify it and repost it online as their own ideas? Should an individual be allowed to post the lyrics of a song to the Web? Should an individual be allowed to post the lyrics of a song to the Web? Should a teacher be permitted to print materials from the Web and distribute to a class for teaching purposes? Should a teacher be permitted to print materials from the Web and distribute to a class for teaching purposes? Should it be acceptable to scan a photo or page from a book and upload to the Web for others to download? Should it be acceptable to scan a photo or page from a book and upload to the Web for others to download?

4. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues4 Information Privacy The right of individuals or companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about themselves The right of individuals or companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about themselves Today, companies store information on customers in online databases Today, companies store information on customers in online databases Information collected used for customization, personalization, monitoring, improvements, sale to marketing firms, etc Information collected used for customization, personalization, monitoring, improvements, sale to marketing firms, etc Looking Ahead 11-2, pg 602 Looking Ahead 11-2, pg 602

5. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues5 Online Tools Used To Collect Information Electronic profiles Electronic profiles Cookies Cookies Spyware and Adware Spyware and Adware

6. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues6 Discussion  Issue 11-4, pg 593  What are some of the various methods that can be employed to protect your privacy?

7. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues7 Privacy Laws Information collected and stored should be limited to only what is required to carry out the function of the organization of agency collecting the data Information collected and stored should be limited to only what is required to carry out the function of the organization of agency collecting the data Restrictions should be placed on who has access to the data – only employees within the company who need it Restrictions should be placed on who has access to the data – only employees within the company who need it Information should not be made available to outside sources unless the individual has agreed to its disclosure Information should not be made available to outside sources unless the individual has agreed to its disclosure Individuals should know that the information is being collected and be able to determine the accuracy Individuals should know that the information is being collected and be able to determine the accuracy

8. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues8 Assignment Research current privacy laws in Barbados for discussion Research current privacy laws in Barbados for discussion

9. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues9 Discussion What do you feel about employee monitoring? What do you feel about employee monitoring? Should a company has as its policy that it has the right to read employee email messages? Should a company has as its policy that it has the right to read employee email messages? What are the advantages and disadvantages for: What are the advantages and disadvantages for: The employerThe employer The employee?The employee?

10. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues10 Trends In Monitoring? Microchip in hand Microchip in hand Google Earth Google Earth GPS and satellites GPS and satellites Club and membership cards Club and membership cards

11. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues11 Discussion Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of monitoring individuals Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of monitoring individuals What are the ethical issues to be considered? What are the ethical issues to be considered? How far would you be willing to allow government agencies and other organisations to go? How far would you be willing to allow government agencies and other organisations to go?

12. COMP 6005 Computer Fundamentals - Session One: Privacy and Ethical Issues12 Links Discovering computers 2005: A Gateway to Information by Discovering computers 2005: A Gateway to Information by