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1 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 lives. With the advancements 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, which 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
such as online shopping, transferring money, promoting products, collecting information etc.
Internet has transformed our lives and made us more digitalised.
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 Clickipedia
Internet is a hub of information. As we can search and
access any type of information on any topic through Buying and selling of goods
Internet. So, it is used extensively by people to do their and services online is called
E-Commerce.
project and research.
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