impacts of tech

Question 1

IP definition?

Answer 1

IP refers to creations of the mind, like inventions, literary and artistic works, designs and symbols, that are protected by law. IP can exist in various forms and types of protection.

Question 2

types of IP protections?

name and what it is

examples are on there but dont have to know them

Answer 2

• trademark (protects identity)
• patent (rights to make, use and sell) (e.g. phones, bank notes)
• copyright (protects authorship and rights) (e.g. lyrics of Hamilton songs)
• trade secrets (protect confidential information) (e.g. coca cola recipe)

Question 3

IP and copyright law?

Answer 3

• IP is the creation, while copyright specifically protects the creation, enabling creators to control how their content is used
• Protects the form of ideas
• E.g. book, film, music, magazine, artwork

Question 4

copyright revision

5 points

Answer 4

• intends to legally protect the rights of creators of creative and artistic works under the australian law
• applies from moment of creation, 70 years after death
• owners have right to reproduce, adapt, communicate, publish and perform works to public
• fair dealing
• moral rights

Question 5

online defamation definition?

Answer 5

occurs when a person intentionally states or spreads false information about another person to cause others to think less of that person.

Question 6

concept of online defamation

legal ramifications (2), laws (1)

Answer 6

legal ramifications
- defamation in any form is illegal
- if you defame someone, and you are found guilty, civil action may be taken

• laws have been developed to provide recourse for people whose reputation is or likely to be harmed by publication of info about them

Question 7

personal action you can take for online defamation

4

Answer 7

• record all evidence
• block user
• report content
• contact legal advice

Question 8

definition/concept of FOI act?

Answer 8

the right of the public to access information held by Australian government ministers and agencies, under the Freedom Of Information Act 1982

Question 8

legal action to counteract online defamation?

5 points

Answer 8

• action can be brought up against publisher and anyone who interacted with the publication
• formally approach them
• lawyers compose a legal letter
• report
• seek legal advice (sue)

Question 9

proof of online defamation?

3 things to proove, present 3 things

Answer 9

to claim compensation for online reputational damage, you must prove these things:
- it was not true
- it was online
- there was malicious intent

the following must be present for it to be valid
- the material was made up, not factual
- victim was clearly mentioned
- it is caused/causing harm to victims’ reputation

Question 10

concept of FOI act?

3 points, plus 1 point examples

Answer 10

• e.g. policy making documents, administrative decision-making documents, medical records, personal information, statements, contracts
• most Australian governments are subject to the FOI act, and must release documents in response to an FOI request, unless there is an overriding reason not to do so
• covers Australian government ministers and most agencies
• some agencies and private companies are not subject to FOI act

Question 11

importanace and key provisions of FOI act?

2 for each

Answer 11

Importance
- ensures government transparency
- encourages active individual participation with government

Key provisions
- allows you to request access to documents
- allows you to request changes to personal info they hold

Question 12

rights and responsibilities of FOI act?

4

Answer 12

• The FOI Act grants the right to access both paper and digital government records.
• gives public right to access information
• there are exemptions, not all documents can be accessed (as seen above)
• government and agencies must process requests, and provide documents

Question 13

virtual and physical collaboration definitions?

Answer 13

virtual: is the method of collaboration between virtual team members, that is carried out via technology-mediated communication

physical: working together with others, physically and in person, to achieve a common goal

Question 14

virtual collaboration advantages?

7

Answer 14

• Allows businesses to hire staff around the world
• Reduce travel time/cost
• Meetings, anytime, anywhere
• People work on same project at once
• Less cost for offices and parking
• Work from home
• Businesses can run 24/7, with employees in different time zones

Question 15

convergent device definititon?

Answer 15

refers to the combination of two or more different technologies, merged in a single device

Question 16

convergence advantages?

7

Answer 16

• improve efficiency
• time and cost savings
• new ways to communicate
• convenience
• active audience
• one set of infrastructure cheaper to operate
• new product acceptance

Question 17

virtual disadvantages?

7

Answer 17

• Inability to meet outside of meeting times
• Miscommunication
• Time differences, language barriers
• Technological limits – lag, signal loss
• Less motivation to work
• Cost of tech/setting up
• Members may need to learn how to use new tech

Question 18

virtual collab implications?

7

Answer 18

• Encourages global workforce
• both positive and negative effects on work life balance
• New tech may need to be adopted by employees
• Reliance on technology
• Technology limits: conflicts/misunderstandings
• Changes in management style
• Improved global relationships and interactions

Question 19

physical collab advantages and disadvantages and implications?

3 for each

Answer 19

Advantages
- Less reliant on internet
- Explanations and meetings are more hands on and personal
- Face to face contact allows for trust and relationships
Disadvantages
- Limited by geographical location
- Difficult to set meetings around everyone’s schedules
- Travel can be expensive and time consuming
implications
- Higher cost
- Better relationships between team members
- Reduced use of technology

Question 20

convergence disadvantages?

4

Answer 20

• privacy concerns with interconnected systems collecting vast amounts of data
• technology addiction
• dependency on single device
• changes how we interact, communicate and use technology (both bad and good)

Question 21

convergenct technologdy developments?

5 (the headings)

Answer 21

• development in media
• telecommunication advances
• changes in hardware
• importance of internet
• then and now

Question 22

definition of personal and sensitive information

defintion and examples for each

Answer 22

Personal information
- any information that can be used to identify you
- e.g. address, date of birth, name, email, phone number

sensitive information
- information that is protected and should no be disclosed unless under specific circumstances
- e.g. ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, sexual preferences, criminal record, memberships

Question 23

information secuirty

Answer 23

• the protection of information from unauthorised access

Question 24

information security principles | 4

Answer 24

- confidentiality: information is not available to people who aren’t authorized to view it - integrity: people can trust that the information in an organization hasn’t been tampered with in any way - availability: people who are authorised to view data can do so when they need access - non-repudiation: ability to secure CIA principles by knowing who used it, how and when they always used it, so people cannot deny accessing it

Question 25

ways to secure personal and sensitive info? | 5

Answer 25

- physical security: locks, cameras, keys - electronic audit trails: see who accessed it at what time - permissions - firewalls: blocks unauthorized data packets - anti-virus software

Question 26

what is data breach? | 4

Answer 26

- anytime an unauthorised person accesses private data, it called a data breach - data breaches are a real threat to the security of information - when a data breach occurs, we expect and organization to try and reduce individuals impacts - the privacy act 1988 sets rules for handling personal info, including how organizations must protect information from data breaches