assignment

Unit 10 Assignment: Computer Use Policy
To: Technology Advisor
From: Legal
Re: Computer Use Policy
Due to many changes in the corporate structure, and because we have instituted a new “Bring Your
Own Device” policy, it is very important that we create a computer use policy for all employees to
sign. This will alert them to potential ethical issues that may arise due to the use of the company
technology. Please research several computer use policies online. You may use them as guides in
development of our policy however, it is very important that you do not duplicate or copy any policy to
avoid copyright infringement claims against the company.
Task
Write a computer use policy.
1. Explain ethical computing
2. Explain plagiarism and copyright infringement.
a. What is the difference between the two?
b. How do you know if you are plagiarizing of violating copyright?
c. Research plagiarism and find an example of plagiarism that was in the news.
d. Explain copyleft.
3. Explain software piracy.
a. What are the penalties?
4. Sharing an Internet connection
a. Penalties
5. Explain ethical issues related to using social media.
a. Give a specific example where an employee was terminated due to actions on
social media.
6. Explain an employer’s legal right to review your activities using their technology. Give
specific examples where the law has been upheld or applied.
Unit 10 [ Information Technology Concepts]
a. Keylogging
b. Reading emails
c. Monitoring Internet usage/sites visited
When answering these questions, please write 3 to 4 sentences on each topic. Give examples where
appropriate. Use a minimum of two sources other than your book. Remember to cite your sources