LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN MEDIA AND INFORMATION Flashcards
Creations of the mind, such as
invention;
INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY
an exclusive right granted for an
invention
PATENT
a word, symbol, design, or phrase
that identifies a product or service
TRADEMARK
sole right to
publish and sell that work.
COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT A violation of copyright
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
the use of another’s work, WITHOUT ATTRIBUTION
PLAGIARISM
legal doctrine that allows the use of
copyrighted material without
permission from the copyright holder
under certain circumstances.
FAIR USE
economic inequality between
groups in terms of access to, ICT
DIGITAL DIVIDE
excessive use of computers
COMPUTER ADDICTION
Takes place online by using electronic
technology over communication tools
CYBER BULLYING