Grade 11 - Ethics

TASK 2: ETHICS
Digital Identity and Footprint:
An identity of a person includes his/her personal information such as a name, surname, address, date of
birth etc.
A digital identity is created by the user for social media or by third parties for electronic identity for
transactions.
A digital footprint refers to all information that can be found relating to someone on internet, including
personal information, photos, videos and other data.
Digital Privacy:
 Everyone’s privacy should be respected.

 When we publish something on internet make it private and share.
 If some our personal information are posted or used without our permission report to the
administrator.
 For more important issues, contact authorities.
 Photos, videos or other posts and personal information should not be disclosed without the
permission of the person.
Netiquette
Netiquette is the term which defines rules for online behavior. It is a combination of the words network
and etiquette. The rules of online behavior mainly relate to communication by email, instant messaging,
chatting, forums, blogs and social media sites.
Rules of netiquette
 Follow the same rules of good behavior that we use in real life.
 Respect other people’s privacy.
 Use appropriate language.
 Do not use copyrighted material.
 Don’t spam and don’t follow/send chain emails
 Don’t participate in flame wars.
Cyberbullying
It is any act of aggression, harassment, behavior that is instituted and implemented using digital
communication devices such as internet and mobile phones. It occurs through SMS, emails, chat rooms,
social media, and forums.
Cyberbullying causes:
 Adversely affect the life of the person being bullied

 Lead to social isolation.
 Absence from work
 Drop in work or school performance
 Illegal acts
 Depression, fear, a sense of insecurity
 loss of self-confidence, low esteem, phobias
 Psychological disorders
 Headaches, abdominal pain and anxiety.
The steps to be taken against cyberbullied child:

1. Watch for warning signs
2. Talk openly
3. Document the digital activity.
4. Report
5. Offer comfort and support.
Software License
Software license is the term that describes the legal rights the users have in using, editing and
distributing software. These rights are defined by the original software developer.
Two types of software license:
1. Free license: Free of charge. Three types:

(a) Freeware: Allows users to download and use the software, free of charge. Source code can’t
be modified.
(b) Shareware: Allows users to use the software free of charge for short period of time. As the
trial period ends they have to buy the software. Source code can’ be modified.
(c) Open source: Source code of the software can be modified, studied, copied and distributed.
2. Proprietary: Software is owned by the company which developed it. To use it we need to buy
the license to use the software. Copying, distribution, modification and distributing is not
allowed.
Digital Divide (Technology gap)
It is the social issue referring to the difference in the amount of information available to those who have
access to computers and the internet and those who do not have access.
Factors affecting digital divide:
 Income: Wealthier communities have better opportunities than poorer ones.

 Education: Studies show that those with a college degree are 10 times more likely to have
internet access work than those with only a high school education.
 Location: Urban and suburban households are 10 times more likely to have a computer at home
than those in rural areas.
 Disabilities: Disable people cannot use the technologies to the fullest.
 Age: Older persons are not as exposed as the younger generations to technology.
What can be done to avoid digital divide:
 Funding community centers

 Finding second hand equipment
 Teaching computer skills
The Europe 2020 initiative:
The digital divide should be made smaller. The Europe 2020 initiative consists of a ten-year jobs and
growth strategy for the EU.

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TASK 2: ETHICS

Digital Identity and Footprint:

 Everyone’s privacy should be respected.

 Adversely affect the life of the person being bullied

The steps to be taken against cyberbullied child:

Two types of software license:

1. Free license: Free of charge. Three types:

Factors affecting digital divide:

 Income: Wealthier communities have better opportunities than poorer ones.

What can be done to avoid digital divide:

 Funding community centers

The Europe 2020 initiative:

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