Chapter 6

Question 1

“Laws” vs “Ethics” vs “Policies”

Answer 1

Laws: Rules that are enforced by the state. (Ignorance of law is unacceptable)

Ethics: Moral principles that regulate social behavior.

Policies: Organizational guidelines that describe acceptable and unacceptable employee behaviors.
(Ignorance of policy is acceptable)

Question 2

What are the 4 types of law?

Answer 2

1- Civil: laws related to private relations between members of a community rather than criminal affairs.

2- Criminal: Addresses activities that are harmful to the public.

3- Private: same as civil?

4-Public: Regulates the administration of government agencies and their relationships with other entities.

Question 3

define “liability”:

Answer 3

Legal obligation of organization.

Question 4

define “Due care” & “Due diligence”:

Answer 4

Due care: Taking immediate steps to protect information.

Due diligence: making sure things are done correctly.

Question 4

Define the following:
1 - Privacy.
2 - Identity theft.
3 - Copyright law.

Answer 4

1 - the right of individuals to protect themselves from unauthorized access.
2 - stealing a victim’s identity to conduct actions/make purchases.
3 - protection for original works of authorship.

Question 5

Explain the following computer crime laws:
1- USA PATRIOT Act of 2001.
2- Computer Security Act of 1987.
3- Economic Espionage Act of 1996.
4- SAFE (Security and Freedom through Encryption) Act of 1999.

Answer 5

1- Giving the government access to the computer activity of people to prevent terrorist acts.
2- establishing acceptable security in government computers
3- Keeping intellectual property safe by stopping the unauthorized sharing of trade secrets.
4- Provide guidance on encryption and public protection from government intervention.