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Societal Impact cheat sheet
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CBSE Class 11 · Computer Science
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Chapter 11Societal Impact
Think before you post — your digital footprint is permanent.
1. Digital Footprint & Etiquette
- Active (what you share) and passive (data collected about you) footprints.
- Netiquette: respect, privacy, no plagiarism, no trolling.
2. Intellectual Property
| Right | Protects |
|---|---|
| Copyright | creative works (books, music, code) |
| Patent | inventions |
| Trademark | brand names, logos |
Licences: GPL, Creative Commons, Apache. Violations: plagiarism, copyright and trademark infringement.
3. Cyber Crime & Safety
- Hacking, phishing, ransomware, cyberbullying, identity theft.
- IT Act 2000 (amended 2008) in India.
- Use strong passwords, HTTPS, antivirus, two-factor login.
4. E-waste & Health
- Recycle e-waste safely (toxic metals).
- Ergonomics; limit screen time; avoid eye strain.
5. Key Points
- FOSS: free and open source software.
- Digital divide: unequal access.
- Phishing: fake messages to steal data.
- Report cyber crime at cybercrime.gov.in.
Remember: Footprint | IPR types | cyber crimes & IT Act | e-waste
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