Violation of cyberlaws and computer ethics: the consequences and potential legal actions
Good ethics and professionalism when using computer or Internet should be strictly observed and exercised. Failure to do so will result in violation of the laws and computer ethics. Consequently, not only the victim will suffer loss but also the country as a whole. It is known that, the borderl...
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| Language: | English |
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Eubios Ethics Institute
2010
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/23680/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/23680/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/23680/1/violation_of_cyberlaws_and_computer_ethics.pdf |
| Summary: | Good ethics and professionalism when using
computer or Internet should be strictly observed and
exercised. Failure to do so will result in violation of
the laws and computer ethics. Consequently, not only
the victim will suffer loss but also the country as a
whole. It is known that, the borderless nature of the
cyber world has encouraged many people to try and
explore various types of cyber activities but this is not
a passport for everyone to cross the border and
ignored the laws and regulations. Although there are
cyber laws to control and regulate these cyber
activities, cases of cyber attacks and invasion to
privacy and safety are still rampant. Thus, this paper
seeks to study the available laws governing computer
users, cases that involve violation of cyber laws and
computer ethics, the effect of violation of those laws
on the victim, and finally the potential legal actions
available to the victim of cyber attacks according to
the categories of the offences. References will be
taken from various discussions on cyber and
computer ethics as well as cases on cyber offences.
In conclusion, the authors hope that this paper will be
able to assist the victims to stand up for their rights
by seeking the available remedies besides providing
resources to lawyers and court officers in dealing
with cases on cyber attacks, particularly in Malaysia. |
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