What is Digital Law?
Who enforces digital laws?
Some people who enforce digital laws are websites and the government.
Can you accidentally commit a digital crime?
Yes, one easy crime to commit is plagiarism.
How can you spread awareness?
Tell verbally and online.
How can you consider how your actions affect others?
Think before you post! It could be mean or rude!
What is it called when people of certain ages are not aloud on websites or aloud to watch certain things?
It is called age restriction
Why do people have to enforce digital laws?
Digital laws are enforced to keep others safe and happy on the internet.
How much money was lost to cyber crime in the USA in 2020?
4 BILLION
What does it mean to spread awareness?
Tell people about topics that could harm them or others.
How can a password be strong?
Make sure it has uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols and don't share them!
What is the most common age restriction?
13 and under
What are some examples of Digital Laws?
Some examples are don't plagiarize, don't cyberbully, and don't dox or troll people.
Are all digital crimes caught?
No
What is enforcing digital law?
Giving punishment to those who break the digital laws.
How to you avoid copyright?
If you are using someone's information, make sure to cite them!
Viruses are illegal to put on what?
It is illegal to put Viruses on Websites
What are the punishment's like if you break digital laws?
Breaking digital laws can result in being fined, going to jail, and having a suspension from a website.
What can happen if you go on a website that might have a virus?
Viruses from websites can break your computer and take your information.
How does the government enforce digital laws?
Give fines, jail time, and banned from certain platforms.
How do you recognize when a website is taking personal info?
Websites save emails, credit cards, phone numbers, etc using cookies. If it is a trustworthy website, they are most likely not selling your information. Be careful what you agree to online.
What is taking videos of entertainment and putting it on the internet for free called?
It is called Pirating.
What is Digital Law?
They are laws that are enforced by the government and websites.
What is pirating?
Pirating is taking videos or TV shows that people pay for and putting them on a website for free. This can lead to fines and jail.
How does the government enforce cyberbullying laws?
They can ban you from social media and they can put you in jail.
How can you recognize when you are being scammed?
Pretending to be government, family, asking for money, etc
What age should you be to have social media?
13 years old.