Information Technology: Laws and Legal Perils of Using the Internet and Computer Networks

Objectives:

• Students will learn about the laws that govern the use of the internet and computer networks.
• Students will understand the potential legal consequences of violating these laws.
• Students will learn strategies for staying safe and legal while using the internet and computer networks.

National Standards:
Complies with NBEA Information Technology 2023 Standard III.1 Demonstrate respectful, responsible, inclusive, and ethical behavior in a digital world:

• III.1.7. Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and describe personal or legal consequences of inappropriate use.
• III.1.11. Identify aspects of global connectivity and its implications.
• III.1.21. Analyze legal and ethical dilemmas within the framework of current laws and legislation (e.g., virus development, hacking, threats, phishing).

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Computer lab or students' own devices with internet access
• Student activity handout