ISBB Chapter 12 - The Ethical and Legal Implications of Information Systems

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Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)

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An acceptable usage policy or fair use policy, is a set of rules applied by the owner, creator or administrator of a network, website, or service, that restrict the ways in which the network, website or system may be used and sets guidelines as to how it should be used.

Code of Ethics or Professional Conduct

Is a document that outlines a set of acceptable behaviors for a professional or social group; generally, it is agreed to by all members of the group.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Regulates collecting information from children under the age of thirteen. Enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

The protection given to songs, computer programs, books, and other creative works. Any work that has an "author" can be copyrighted.

Creative Commons

A nonprofit organization that provides legal tools for artists and authors. The tools offered make it simple to license artistic or literary work for others to use or distribute in a manner consistent with the author's intentions. Creative Commons copyrights allow for less restrictive rules than traditional copyright.