ICT-Related Legal Bases

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laws, hacking methods, types of plagiarism, and specific Philippine legal acts.

ICT

Information and Communication Technology.

Legal bases

Laws that protect your rights and responsibilities online.

Hacking

Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

Social engineering

Tricking people into revealing passwords or sensitive information by pretending to be someone trustworthy.

Password cracking

Using software to guess or break passwords through repeated attempts.

Phishing

Sending fake emails or messages that look legitimate to steal login credentials.

Infecting devices

Installing malware or viruses on computers or phones to steal data or control them.

Manipulating wireless networks

Intercepting data sent over unsecured WiFi connections.

Bluenarfing attack

Unauthorized access to information from Bluetooth connected devices.

Backdoor access

Creating a hidden entry point into a system for future unauthorized access.

Denial of service

Overwhelming a website or server with traffic to make it crash or unavailable.

Plagiarism

Using someone else's work or ideas without permission or giving them credit.

Self plagiarism

Submitting the same work for multiple assignments or previous projects without creating new content or revising information.

Mosaic or patchwork plagiarism

Copying small pieces from many sources where text is not quoted or properly rephrased, and no citations are provided.

Accidental plagiarism

Forgetting to cite sources or paraphrasing incorrectly.

Direct plagiarism

Copying word-for-word from a source without quotation marks or credit, also known as verbatim plagiarism.

Paraphrasing plagiarism

Rewriting someone's words without citing the original source.

Complete plagiarism

Submitting an entire work created by someone else as your own.

Source plagiarism

Citing a source that was not actually read or used.

Copyright infringement

Using protected creative work without permission.

Direct infringement

Copying or distributing copyrighted material without authorization.

Public display

Showing copyrighted work to the public without permission.

Fair use exception

The legal use of small portions of copyrighted work for education, criticism, or commentary.

Public domain

Works with expired copyrights that anyone can use freely.

Creative Commons

Works shared with specific permissions allowing certain uses, typically requiring proper attribution.

Direct licensing

Getting permission from the copyright holder to use their work, often by paying a fee.

Republic Act $10175$

The Cybercrime Prevention Act of $2012$, which punishes hacking, online fraud, identity theft, online libel, child pornography, and cybersex.

Republic Act $10173$

The Data Privacy Act of $2012$, which protects personal information.

Republic Act $8792$

The Electronic Commerce Act of $2000$, which regulates online transactions.

Republic Act $8293$

The Intellectual Property Code, which protects copyrights and patents.

Republic Act $10844$

The Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of $2015$, responsible for ICT planning and nation-building in the Philippines.

Republic Act $10627$

The Anti-Bullying Act of $2013$, which criminalizes cyberbullying, bashing, and cyber libel.

Republic Act $11967$

The Internet Transactions Act of $2023$, created to protect people who engage in electronic commerce.