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Privacy and Security
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ObjectivesObjectives
1. Privacy
2. Security
3. Ergonomics
4. Environment
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PrivacyPrivacy
• Be aware of– Database and
network uses– Major privacy laws
• Ethics– Privacy– Accuracy– Property– Access
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Large DatabasesLarge Databases
• Data collected daily
• Social security numbers key field
• Information reseller industry
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Information Without ConsentInformation Without Consent
• Blockbuster
• Lotus Development and
Equifax
• Employers use medical
records
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Inaccurate InformationInaccurate Information
• Easy migration
• Inaccurate data
• Laws help – correct credit data
– information used by government
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Private NetworksPrivate Networks
• Employers legally monitor email
• Online services right to censor
content
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Internet and WebInternet and Web
• Concerns about email privacy on Web
– illusion of anonymity
• Browser records pages visited
• Cookies record
– Times and pages visited
– Other private information
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SecuritySecurity
• Threats include
– viruses
– electronic break-ins
– natural and other
hazards
• Security measures
– encryption
– restricted access
– anticipate disasters
– backup copies
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Computer CriminalsComputer Criminals
• Employees
• “Hackers” and “crackers”
• Organized crime
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Computer SecurityComputer Security
• Viruses
– Damage to computers, programs or files
• Theft
– Hardware, data, computer time
– Software piracy
• Manipulation
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Security MeasuresSecurity Measures
• Protecting Information
• Encrypting messages
• Restricting access
• Anticipating disasters
• Backing up data
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Security for MicrocomputersSecurity for Microcomputers
• Avoid extreme conditions
• Guard computer
• Guard programs and data
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ErgonomicsErgonomics
• Physical Health– Eyestrain and headache
– Back and neck pain
– Electromagnetic fields
– Repetitive strain injury
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Ergonomics (cont.)Ergonomics (cont.)
• Mental Health
– Noise
– Excessive monitoring
• Design
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The EnvironmentThe Environment
• Energy Star program with Green PC
• Conserve, recycle and educate
• Greatest user of electricity in workplace
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A Look to the FutureA Look to the Future
• New legislation needed
– Define access to files
– Regulate interference
• Rise in computer-related crime
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