By Connie Lopez

Main Points 1. Computer Technology Arises Concerns 2. Computer Ethics & Guidelines that Govern the morally acceptable use of Computers in our society 3. Privacy Issues related to the Internet 4. Computer Crime & the Criminals 5. Ways to Protect your Security 6. Common Types of Physical & mental Illnesses arising from Computer use 7. Ways to protect the Computer Industry

Most Significant Concerns  Privacy- What are our threats to personal privacy & How can we protect ourselves?  Security- How can we access to our personal data be controlled?

2 nd Most Significant Concerns  Ergonomics- What are the physical & mental risks of technology & can they be eliminated?  Environment- What can we do to minimize the impact of technology on our environment?

Computer Ethics & Guidelines Privacy- concerns the collection & use of data about individuals Accuracy- relates to the responsibility of those who collect data to ensure that the data is correct Property- relates to who owns data and right of software Access- relates to the responsibility of those who have data to control and who is able to use the date

Privacy Issues Large Databases gather detailed personal information on individuals that are public & non-public, however, this raises concerns about:  Identity Theft – illegal assumption of someone’s identity for economic gain  Mistaken Identity - an electronic profile of one person is switched with another

The Internet & the Web Web activity is monitored by: Traditional Cookies- When you first visit a site, a cookie is deposited and begins to monitor your activities, but when you exit site it becomes a dormant Ad Network or Adware cookies- Monitors your activities, however, deposits itself on your hard disk and compiles and marks your information

Computer Criminals A computer crime is an illegal action in which the perpetrator uses special knowledge of computer technology, there are five types:  Employees- largest category, mainly because they have easier access.  Outsider Users- sometimes have access to company’s computers systems.  Hackers & Crackers- Hackers gain unauthorized access to computers for fun or for a challenge and Crackers access computers for malicious purposes.  Organized Crime- counterfeiters and forgers.  Terrorists- potentially crash satellites and wage economic warfare.

Computer Crime Viruses- Programs that migrate through Networks and operating systems And once activated they can alter or Delete files. Worms- Are special type of viruses which do not attach to files Or programs. Rather it fills a computer with self-replicating information Trojan Horses- Programs that come into a computer Disguised as something else. They are not Viruses but in fact carry viruses.

Measures to Protect your Computer Security Use ENCRYPTING, by coding all messages sent over a network Use RESTRICTING, by limiting access to unauthorized persons Use ANTICIPATING, by preparing for disasters by ensuring physical security and data security Use BACKING UP, by routinely copying data and storing it at a remote location

Physical Health & Mental Risks Eyestrain & Headaches- Monitors require using your eyes at a close range which can create eyestrain, headaches, and double vision. Make sure screen is 3-4x higher than room light. Eyestrain & Headaches- Monitors require using your eyes at a close range which can create eyestrain, headaches, and double vision. Make sure screen is 3-4x higher than room light. Back & Neck pain- Many people work at monitors and keyboard that are in improper positions which can cause back pain and neck pain. Make sure you are able to adjust your chair. Back & Neck pain- Many people work at monitors and keyboard that are in improper positions which can cause back pain and neck pain. Make sure you are able to adjust your chair. Repetitive stain injury- it is a number of injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome which results in shake hands that require surgery. Repetitive stain injury- it is a number of injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome which results in shake hands that require surgery. Noise- computer can be noisy. Acoustical tile & sound- muffling covers are available for reducing the noise to co-workers. Noise- computer can be noisy. Acoustical tile & sound- muffling covers are available for reducing the noise to co-workers.

The Environment The computer environment has responded to the Energy Star program with the Green PC…….. How Can U help.. You can help by: CONSERVING, RECYCLING, & EDUCATING!