Piracy & Offensive Communications (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards
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What is piracy?
What is piracy?
Unauthorised copying, distribution, or use of copyrighted content
Examples of piracy
Examples of piracy
Downloading movies/music/software without paying; sharing via P2P networks
What are offensive communications?
What are offensive communications?
Sending/posting messages that are abusive, harmful, or threatening
Examples of offensive communications
Examples of offensive communications
Cyberbullying, hate speech, threats, offensive memes
Moral principles undermined by piracy
Moral principles undermined by piracy
Honesty and respect for others' work
Moral impact of offensive messages
Moral impact of offensive messages
Emotional and psychological harm to individuals
Social impact of piracy on industries
Social impact of piracy on industries
Financial losses affecting jobs and innovation
Mental health effects of offensive communications
Mental health effects of offensive communications
Anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues
Ethical issue with piracy
Ethical issue with piracy
Respecting rights of creators and intellectual property
Ethical balance in offensive communications
Ethical balance in offensive communications
Right to free expression vs. need to prevent harm
Security risks of pirated software
Security risks of pirated software
Exposure to malware, viruses, and data theft
Legal consequences of offensive communications
Legal consequences of offensive communications
Criminal charges and legal action
Cultural reason for piracy
Cultural reason for piracy
Access to content that's unaffordable or unavailable
Who piracy affects beyond large corporations
Who piracy affects beyond large corporations
Individual creators and local economies
Anonymity in offensive communications
Anonymity in offensive communications
Offenders can still be traced and held accountable legally