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Ethics and Safety
Measures in Computing
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Learning Outcomes
What Is Internet? Computer Ethics
What Are Internet Ethics? What Are Unethical Practices?
Safety Measures While Using Computer/Internet
Digital Footprints Indian Laws and Government Initiatives
The Internet and smart devices have become an integral part of our daily routine. While we
continue to use social media and the Internet, let us also have a look at the safety aspects we
need to consider to create a healthy cyber environment.
i + 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.
Treasure of Information
Internet is a hub of information. We can Info Byte
search and access any type of information
Buying and selling of goods and services
on any topic through Internet. So, it is used
online is called as E-Commerce.
extensively by people to do their project and
research.
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