LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND SOCIETAL ISSUES IN MEDIA AND INFORMATION Flashcards
1
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What is a Patent?
A
An exclusive right granted to an invention.
Similar to copyright law.
2
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What is a Trademark?
A
A specific sign such as a logo associated with a particular brand of goods or services.
3
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What is Netiquette?
A
Denotes the proper attitude that one should observe when communicating online.
Derived from netizen + etiquette.
4
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What is Spam mail?
A
Companies send in bulk.
5
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What is Chain mail?
A
The receiver resends the same message to another person.
6
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What is the Digital Divide?
A
Refers to the economic, educational, social inequalities experienced by those who cannot afford Internet access.
7
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What is a Virtual Self?
A
Avatar - something that is associated with non-visual ideas.
Emoji - represents an emotion or idea.
