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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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