Privacy

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Privacy Security

• by Rumika Gomi

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1, PRIVACY
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Four primary computer ethics

• Privacy the collection and use of data about
  individuals.
• Accuracy the responsibility of those who collect
  data to ensure that the data is correct.
• Property who owns data and rights to software.
• Access the responsibility of those who have data
  to control who is able to use that data.

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Large Databases

• Reverse directory
• ? list telephone numbers followed by
  subscriber names
• Information resellers (information brokers)
• ? collects and sells personal data
• ? create electronic profiles (name, address,
  telephone , SS, drivers lisence , etc)

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Problems which are created by personal
information on the Web

• 1, Spreading information without personal consent
  ------- identify theft
• 2, Spreading inaccurate information ------
  mistaken identity

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Ways of your Web activity is monitored

• Private networks
• - Snoopware
• The internet and the Web
• - History file
• - Cookies ( Traditional / Ad network)

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Three types of spyware

• Ad network cookies
• Web bugs
• Computer monitoring software (sniffer programs,
  keystroke loggers)

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• New Category of programs
• Anti spyware
• Spy removal programs
• Major laws on privacy
• Code of Fair Information Practice

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2, Security
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Five types of computer criminals

• Employee
• Outside users
• Hackers Crackers
• Organized crime
• Terrorists

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Computer crimes

• 1, Malicious Programs (malware)
• Viruses
• Worms
• Trojan horses
• 2, Denial of service (DoS) attack
• 3, Internet Scams
• 4, Theft
• Software privacy
• 5, Data manipulation

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Other Hazards

• Natural hazards fires, floods, wind, hurricanes
• Civil strife and terrorism wars, riots,
  terrorist activities
• Technological failures hardware, software
• Human errors data entry mistakes

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Measures to protect computer security

• 1, Encrypting Messages
• 2, Restricting Access
• biometric scanning
• passwords
• firewalls
• 3, Anticipating Disasters
• Physical security
• Data security
• Disaster recovery plan
• Hot sites, Cold sites
• 4, Backing Up Data

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3, Ergonomics
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Physical Health

• Eyestrain and headache - take frequent breaks
  avoid glare on the monitor.
• Back and neck pains - use adjustable chairs,
  tables, monitor stands, keyboards, footrests.
• Repetitive strain injury - take frequent breaks
  use good posture adopt healthy lifestyle use
  ergonomic keyboards.

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Mental Health

• Noise from clattering printers and high frequency
  squeals from computers.
• Stress from electronic monitoring.
• Unnatural adaptation to computers can cause
  technostress.

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4, Environmental Protection
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The Green PC

• System unit
• Display
• Manufacturing
• chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Personal Responsibility

• Conserve
• Recycle
• Educate

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THE END

• Thank you!!