Legal, ethical, societal issues

• RA 10175 or Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012


  An act defining cybercrime, providing for the prevention, investigation, suppression, and the imposition of penalties therefore and for other purposes
• Cyber

  A prefix       
• Cyber


  Used to describe anything related to computers information technology or the internet.
• Cybernetics


  The study of communication and control in living organisms and machines. A broader field that includes the study of systems, control, and communication in animals machines and organization but is often associated with computer systems in the modern context.
• In general, cyber encompasses all aspects of the digital and virtual world including technology, security, crime, and interactions within online environments.
• Cybersecurity


  The practice of protecting computer systems networks and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, and damage.
• Cybercrime


  Criminal activities carried out using computers or internet
• Cyberspace


  The virtual environment of computer networks including the internet and other digital communications.
• Cyberbullying 


  The use of digital platforms to harass, intimidate, or bully individuals.
• Cyberethics


  The principles and guidelines that govern ethical behavior in the digital world.
• Legal issues

  They concern media involving a range of concerns related to laws and regulations that govern media content, distribution, and practicesthese issues can impact various forms of media including print broadcast and digital media. These issues can impact various forms of media including print broadcast and digital media.
• Ethical issues


  This involve questions about what is right and wrong in the creation, dissemination, and consumption of media content. These issues often intersect with legal considerations but focus more on moral principles and professional standards.
• Societal issues


  This address how media practices and content impact and reflect broader social dynamics and challenges. These issues often highlight the interplay between media and societal values, behaviors, and structures
• What are examples of key legal issues?

  1. Copyright and Intellectual Property
  2. Defamation
  3. Privacy and Data Protection
  4. Freedom of Speech and Press
  5. Media Regulation and Licensing
  6. Hate Speech and Incitement
  7. Intellectual Property Infringement
  8. Media Ownership and Antitrust
  9. Advertising and Marketing Laws

  Advertising and Marketing Laws0. Digital Content Regulation
• Key ethical issues

  1.Accuracy

  2. Objectivity and bias

  3. privacy and sensitivity

  4. Representation and diversity

  5. Ethical journalism

  6. Conflicts of interest

  7. Impact on society

  8. Ethical advertising

  9. Digital ethics and privacy

  10. Censorship and freedom of expression
• Key societal issues

  1.misinformation and fake news

  2. Media bias and polarization

  3. Privacy concerns

  4. Representation and diversity

  5. Digital divide

  6. Media concentration and monopoly

  7. Censorship and freedom of expression

  8. Cyberbullying and online harassment

  9. Media influence on behavior and attitudes

  10. Ethical advertising and consumer protection

  11. Global media and cultural imperialism

  12. Impact of social media on youth
• Digital divide


  Refers to the gap between individuals or communities who have access to and can effectively use digital technologies and those who don't.
• Examples of digital divide dimensions

  Access to technology, internet connectivity, digital literacy, socio-economic factors, educational and skills disparities, geographic disparities
• Addiction 


  In media it refers to the compulsive and excessive use of various forms of media such as social media, video games, online streaming, or even news platforms, to the point where it negatively affects a person's daily life health and well-being.
• Addiction involves over usage, a preoccupation with media content, and dependency on these platforms to fulfill emotional or psychological needs.
• Cyberbullying


  The use of digital technology such as social media, messaging apps, websites, and gaming platforms to deliberately harass, intimidate, or harm someone. This can happen anytime or anywhere due to the constant accessibility of online platforms