Cyber Law

Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

Why are ethical values, laws, and regulations important in governing the Internet?

Most people cry for freedom, but complain they are unsafe; this paradox plagues many facets of our modern existence, particularly with the internet. In order to govern the internet, we have to understand more about the global community that uses it than ever before. There are many aspects that add

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

What is the “life cycle” of cyber and computer ethics issues?

The “life cycle” of cyber and computer ethics as explained by Don Gotterbarn, is a matter that all persons that deal with computers should be aware of. Based on my own experience I feel his statements are correct, and that there is limitless potential damage to be caused by computers

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

What is biometric technology, and what kinds of ethical issues do certain uses of that technology raise?

Biometric technology is a major emerging industry, which is supported by many financial giants, including banks, IT firms, and the government. This technology was originally developed to verify the identity of persons by a requested body part, whether it be a person’s eye, finger, facial recognition, and many other means,

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

Amazon vs. Barnes and Noble in the case concerning business method patents.

There are many views about the case of Amazon vs. Barnes and Noble, and I personally have a pretty strong view. This case which was mainly involving Barnes and Noble creating a program with similar functionality to Amazon’s “one click” system, which allowed consumers to purchase with one click, provided

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris 3 Comments

Is the suing of Americans by the RIAA for copyright infringement justified?

I feel that the recording industry does present a reasonable need for the RIAA, and I do feel that utilizing this organization in order in order to discourage copyright infringement by legal action is justified; provided their claims are reasonable, as many are extreme in my eyes. America’s copyright laws

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris 5 Comments

Should Intellectual Property be protected on the internet?

Intellectual Property Rights have pros, as well as cons associated with them, particularly in the area of the internet. Now the internet was originally developed to encourage the spread of information, however many would argue that Intellectual Property Rights prevents that. So, I feel that Intellectual Property should be protected

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

Should Pornography, Hate speak, and Spam, a right to be expressed (or tolerated) on the internet?

To answer the question of whether or not Pornography, Hate Speak, or Spam should be a right, or should be tolerated on the internet, I will have to speak purely from my opinion, as I do not feel that there can be a right or wrong answer. Although I feel

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

Is free speech a right on the internet?

Currently “free speech” is alive, and well on the internet; actually there is currently even more of a free range of speech than currently allowed in other avenues. This is a very controversial topic as there have been many issues that risen from the creation of the internet in this

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

Who should create the laws in Cyberspace? and Who should enforce the laws in Cyberspace?

In Cyberspace there are not many laws that hold true throughout, in all countries, or regions. As most laws are created to protect the people, and their interests in the country or region they live. There is currently no Geneva Convention for the internet, although many are hoping to create

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Feb 02, 2010 | Post by: Chris No Comments

What are the Laws in Cyberspace?

In a recent article from .NET magazine Gary Marshall stated that there has been talk about the government attempting to make a law, that all persons wishing to access the internet will require a ID and password; this will enable the government to track all transactions, interactions, page views, etc.

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