Information Security · Unit 10
Legal and Ethical Issues
Exam-focused notes for Legal and Ethical Issues (Information Security, BIT303): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 5 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- Cybercrime and computer crime
- Intellectual property and copyright
- Patents and intellectual property protection
- Ethical issues in computing
- Cyber law status in Nepal
Cybercrime and computer crime
Define cybercrime and computer crime. Discuss about intellectual property. [5]
--- Cybercrime refers to any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device, or a network as the primary tool or target. It includes crimes committed over the internet or through digital means such as hacking, phishing, identity theft, online ...
Full solved answer →Do cybercrime and computer crimes refers to same? Justify with relevant scenarios. [5]
No, cybercrime and computer crime do not refer to exactly the same thing, although they are closely related and often used interchangeably in casual conversation. They overlap significantly but have distinct meanings. --- Computer crime refers to any crimin...
Full solved answer →Cyber law status in Nepal
Briefly describe the status of cyber law in Nepal. [5]
Note: The reference notes did not contain material on this topic. The following answer is based on standard, publicly known information about cyber law in Nepal, appropriate for a BSc CSIT exam. --- Cyber law refers to the legal framework governing the use ...
Full solved answer →Ethical issues in computing
Explain different ethical issues in computing? Explain RSA algorithm with suitable numerical example.[10]
Computing ethics is the branch of applied ethics dealing with the moral responsibilities of individuals and organizations in the use of information technology. Major issues include: 1. Privacy and Data Protection - Collection, storage, and misuse of persona...
Full solved answer →Intellectual property and copyright
How copyright is different from patent? [5]
--- Copyright is a legal right that automatically protects original creative works (such as literary works, software code, music, art) from the moment of creation, giving the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work. Patent is...
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