Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media and Information Literacy

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to legal, ethical, and societal issues in media and information literacy based on the lecture notes.

Media and Information Literacy

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.

Digital Divide

An economic inequality between groups in terms of access to, use of, or knowledge of information and communication technology (ICT).

Cyber Bullying

Online bullying that involves using electronic devices like cell phones and computers for abusive communication.

Plagiarism

Using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without permission or acknowledgment.

Copyright

The legal right granted to the creator of a work to publish, sell, and control the reproduction of that work.

RA 10175

Also known as the Cybercrime Law, it addresses various internet-related crimes including illegal access and interception of data.

Computer Addiction

The excessive use of computers that interferes with daily life and responsibilities.

Illegal Access

Accessing any part or a whole computer without the owner's supervision.

Identity Theft

The unauthorized use of someone's personal information online, often for financial gain.

Child Pornography

The illegal act of making or distributing material that depicts minors engaged in sexual conduct.