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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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