impacts of tech Flashcards
IP definition?
IP refers to creations of the mind, like inventions, literary and artistic works, designs and symbols, that are protected by law. IP can exist in various forms and types of protection.
types of IP protections?
name and what it is
examples are on there but dont have to know them
- trademark (protects identity)
- patent (rights to make, use and sell) (e.g. phones, bank notes)
- copyright (protects authorship and rights) (e.g. lyrics of Hamilton songs)
- trade secrets (protect confidential information) (e.g. coca cola recipe)
IP and copyright law?
- IP is the creation, while copyright specifically protects the creation, enabling creators to control how their content is used
- Protects the form of ideas
- E.g. book, film, music, magazine, artwork
copyright revision
5 points
- intends to legally protect the rights of creators of creative and artistic works under the australian law
- applies from moment of creation, 70 years after death
- owners have right to reproduce, adapt, communicate, publish and perform works to public
- fair dealing
- moral rights
online defamation definition?
occurs when a person intentionally states or spreads false information about another person to cause others to think less of that person.
concept of online defamation
legal ramifications (2), laws (1)
legal ramifications
- defamation in any form is illegal
- if you defame someone, and you are found guilty, civil action may be taken
- laws have been developed to provide recourse for people whose reputation is or likely to be harmed by publication of info about them
personal action you can take for online defamation
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- record all evidence
- block user
- report content
- contact legal advice
definition/concept of FOI act?
the right of the public to access information held by Australian government ministers and agencies, under the Freedom Of Information Act 1982
legal action to counteract online defamation?
5 points
- action can be brought up against publisher and anyone who interacted with the publication
- formally approach them
- lawyers compose a legal letter
- report
- seek legal advice (sue)
proof of online defamation?
3 things to proove, present 3 things
to claim compensation for online reputational damage, you must prove these things:
- it was not true
- it was online
- there was malicious intent
the following must be present for it to be valid
- the material was made up, not factual
- victim was clearly mentioned
- it is caused/causing harm to victims’ reputation
concept of FOI act?
3 points, plus 1 point examples
- e.g. policy making documents, administrative decision-making documents, medical records, personal information, statements, contracts
- most Australian governments are subject to the FOI act, and must release documents in response to an FOI request, unless there is an overriding reason not to do so
- covers Australian government ministers and most agencies
- some agencies and private companies are not subject to FOI act
importanace and key provisions of FOI act?
2 for each
Importance
- ensures government transparency
- encourages active individual participation with government
Key provisions
- allows you to request access to documents
- allows you to request changes to personal info they hold
rights and responsibilities of FOI act?
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- The FOI Act grants the right to access both paper and digital government records.
- gives public right to access information
- there are exemptions, not all documents can be accessed (as seen above)
- government and agencies must process requests, and provide documents
virtual and physical collaboration definitions?
virtual: is the method of collaboration between virtual team members, that is carried out via technology-mediated communication
physical: working together with others, physically and in person, to achieve a common goal
virtual collaboration advantages?
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- Allows businesses to hire staff around the world
- Reduce travel time/cost
- Meetings, anytime, anywhere
- People work on same project at once
- Less cost for offices and parking
- Work from home
- Businesses can run 24/7, with employees in different time zones
virtual disadvantages?
7
- Inability to meet outside of meeting times
- Miscommunication
- Time differences, language barriers
- Technological limits – lag, signal loss
- Less motivation to work
- Cost of tech/setting up
- Members may need to learn how to use new tech
virtual collab implications?
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- Encourages global workforce
- both positive and negative effects on work life balance
- New tech may need to be adopted by employees
- Reliance on technology
- Technology limits: conflicts/misunderstandings
- Changes in management style
- Improved global relationships and interactions
physical collab advantages and disadvantages and implications?
3 for each
Advantages
- Less reliant on internet
- Explanations and meetings are more hands on and personal
- Face to face contact allows for trust and relationships
Disadvantages
- Limited by geographical location
- Difficult to set meetings around everyone’s schedules
- Travel can be expensive and time consuming
implications
- Higher cost
- Better relationships between team members
- Reduced use of technology
