1. Social Issues in Computing
How computers affect your life

2. Security Theft of Programs and Data:
Pirated programs or music
Copyright violations = using other’s work without permission
Unauthorized access & use:
copying information to sell, i.e. customers info
stealing plans in development
using business computer for personal activities
Damage: to data or equipment, including viruses and worms
Personal Safety:
Stalking or personal attack by someone you met over the Internet
Fraudulent accounts & identity theft

3. Privacy
Danger: Large collections of data from varied locations are easily misused.
Laws we need:
collect only what info needed
access restricted to employees with need-to-know
personal info released to others only with permission
info collected only when person knows it’s being collected and can check accuracy.

4. Unethical: Spam
Spam = any unwanted or un-requested . An increasing burden!
Ads for products or web sites
Solicitations for help or investment
Pornography
Chain letters
Fakes to trick you into letting a virus/worm/trojan in
Do you get spam and, if so, how many per week.
Have you ever bought anything in response to a spam ad
Do you keep chain letters going? Why?
Do you use anti-spam software? If so, how well does it work for you?
Have you ever received spam that looked like it was from YOU?

5. Can an activity be wrong and not be against the law?
Ethics
Is the action Right, Wrong, Criminal?
Can an activity be wrong and not be against the law?