COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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The Freedom of Information Act
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The Data Protection Act
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The Creative Commons License
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The Computer Misuse Act
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Computer Misuse Act criminalizes several acts, including accessing data without authorization (i.e. hacking) and installing malware (e.g. computer viruses, spyware, or ransomware) on a person’s computer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hacking is a punishable offense in India with imprisonment up to 3 years, or with fine up to two lakh rupees, or with both. Chapter IX Section 43 of IT act, 2000 prescribes a penalty for the damage to computer or computer system. It is a common thing which happens whenever a computer system is hacked.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is defined as any criminal activity which takes place on or over the medium of computers or internet or other technology recognised by the Information Technology Act. Cyber crime is the most prevalent crime playing a devastating role in Modern India.