Legal and Ethical Concerns
Amy Chen
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers intellectual property rights, including copyright law and plagiarism. It explains Creative Commons licensing, fair use, and open source/access as legal ways to use others' IP. It also discusses ethical concerns related to computing innovations, such as biased algorithms, digital divide, and misinformation. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips for the AP Computer Science Principles exam.
#AP Computer Science Principles: Legal and Ethical Concerns - The Night Before š
Hey there! Feeling the pressure? Don't worry, we've got this! Let's break down the legal and ethical stuff, so you're totally prepped for tomorrow. Think of this as your cheat sheet, not just a review. Let's get started!
#āļø Intellectual Property and Copyright Law
#What is Intellectual Property? š¤
Intellectual Property (IP): Creations of the mind, like inventions, writings, art, and symbols used in business. Basically, it's anything original you make! Think of it as your digital fingerprint. š
- Anything you create on a computer (images, writings, code) is your intellectual property.
- Sometimes, creators sign away their rights (like a 'work for hire' contract), and the company owns the IP.
- The digital age makes it super easy to copy and share IP, which creates challenges for creators. š„
#Copyright: Protecting Your Work š”ļø
Copyright: The legal right of a creator over their work. It gives them control over how their work is used.
- Economic Rights: The right to make money from your work.š°
- Moral Rights: The right to be credited as the author and to prevent changes that harm your reputation. āļø
- Copyright isn't new, but digital tech makes it harder to enforce.
Always check the copyright license before using online content. Look for Creative Commons licenses or usage restrictions. If you're unsure, cite the source or seek permission!
#What to Do Before Using Online Content?
- Check the license: Is it free to use? Can it be used for commercial purposes?
- Cite your sources: Always give credit where it's due, even if it's not legally required! It's just good practice.
- Avoid Plagiarism: Using someone else's work without permission or credit can get you in serious trouble. šØ
#Plagiarism: Don't Steal Ideas! š u200dāļø
Plagiarism: Taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own. It's not just about copying text; it's about ideas too.
- It can be accid...
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