Legal and Ethical Concerns - AP Computer Science Principles

Protection of personal data from unauthorized access. Ensures individuals control how their personal information is collected and used.

To protect data privacy in the European Union. Establishes strict rules for data collection, processing, and user consent.

Software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. Promotes collaboration, transparency, and community-driven development.

Protection of computer systems from theft or damage. Involves preventing breaches, malware attacks, and unauthorized access attempts.

Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information. Often uses fake emails or websites to trick users into revealing passwords.

The record of one's online activities. Includes all digital traces left by online searches, posts, and interactions.

Process of converting information into a secure format. Makes data unreadable to unauthorized parties using mathematical algorithms.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act, protects digital copyrighted works. Criminalizes circumventing digital rights management and copyright protection.

A person who tests and improves security systems. Works legally to identify vulnerabilities before malicious hackers exploit them.

Using someone else's work without giving credit. Violates academic integrity and intellectual property rights of original creators.

A license that allows free use of a work under certain conditions. Offers alternatives to traditional copyright with varying levels of permissions.

To provide an extra layer of security for accounts. Requires something you know and something you have for account access.

Bullying using digital technologies. Uses technology platforms to harass, threaten, or intimidate others online.

A legal agreement between a service provider and a user. Outlines rules, responsibilities, and limitations for using a digital service.

The process of discovering patterns in large data sets. Uses algorithms to extract insights and knowledge from massive datasets.

Bias in AI algorithms. Algorithms can perpetuate discrimination and unfairness in decision-making.

To inform users how their data is collected and used. Required by law to ensure transparency in data handling practices.

Apple's FairPlay. Apple's system controls distribution and usage of protected digital content.

Online privacy of children under 13. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act requires parental consent for data collection.

Software designed to harm or exploit any device, service, or network. Includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and other malicious programs.

Use of someone's personal data without consent. Criminal act that can lead to financial fraud and privacy violations.

Internet Service Provider. Company that provides internet access and connectivity to consumers.

Federal Trade Commission, protects consumers. Government agency that enforces consumer protection and privacy laws.

Loss of revenue for content creators. Reduces income for artists, developers, and legitimate content distributors.

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic. Acts as barrier between trusted internal networks and untrusted external connections.

To ensure compliance with data protection laws. Oversees data handling practices and ensures regulatory compliance within organizations.

Software that gathers information about a person without their knowledge. Secretly monitors user activity and may steal sensitive personal information.

Creations of the mind, such as inventions, art, and designs. Covers inventions, artistic works, and other creative outputs that can be legally owned.

Law that protects original works of authorship. Grants creators exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their works.