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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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