CHAPTER 3

Legal Issues, Privacy, and Ethics

In this chapter, you will

  • Learn about the laws and rules concerning importing and exporting encryption software
  • Know the laws that govern computer access and trespass
  • Understand the laws that govern encryption and digital rights management
  • Learn about the laws that govern digital signatures
  • Learn about the laws that govern privacy in various industries with relation to computer security
  • Explore ethical issues associated with information security

Computer security is no different from any other subject in our society; as it changes our lives, laws are enacted to enable desired behaviors and prohibit undesired behaviors. The one substantial difference between this aspect of our society and others ...

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