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01 ETHICS AND SAFETY
MEASURES IN
COMPUTING
Your Aim
to learn about:
l What is Internet? l Computer Ethics
l What are Internet Ethics? l What are Unethical Practices?
l Safety Measures while using Computer/Internet
l Digital Footprints
Internet and computers play a vital role in our life. With the advancement in computing
technologies, some unethical practices and criminal activities have also increased. Hence, we
need to follow some rules and regulations while using the Internet to avoid the risk of damage.
We also need to consider the moral values and beliefs of any individual or organisation.
In this chapter we will learn about some computer ethics, unethical practices and steps to protect
ourselves from them. Before learning about Computer Ethics, let’s first learn about the Internet.
WHAT IS INTERNET?
Internet is also called as "the NET" or Network of Networks, means International Network. It
is a network used all over the world where users located at different locations can communicate
and exchange information with each other. It is a collection of networks which are connected to
one another and forms a global network. Almost everything is available on Internet from online
shopping to transferring money, promoting products, collecting information etc. Internet has
transformed our lives and made us more digitized.
Advantages of Internet
The usage of the Internet has increased over the years as it has many advantages. Let us discuss
some of the advantages one by one.
Treasure of Information
Internet is a hub of information. As we can search and Clickipedia
access any type of information on any topic through
Internet. So, it is used extensively by people to do their Buying and selling of goods
project and research. and services online is called
E-Commerce.
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