Ethics/Copyright

Being a good digital citizen also means that you adhere to copyright obligations. Copyright simply refers to the right to copy property that is owned by other digital citizens (Kenton, 2022).  There are different types of intellectual properties found online, and each one of them has the original owner-a person who created that particular property. This includes music, books, and paintings.  Using digital intellectual property without the permission of the original owner is called copyright infringement or piracy, and it is illegal. Copyright infringement is against the ethics of the digital community, and it may have harsh consequences.

Examples of copyright infringements:

• Downloading music from unauthorized sites.

• Recording a movie with your phone and distributing it.

• Downloading software from illegal sites.

• Taking someone else's property and distributing it without making a notable change.

Consequences of copyright infringement:

• legal actions.

• Paying hefty fines.

• Loss of credibility.

Therefore, avoid illegal copying of intellectual property! ❌

Please watch the video below about copyright. Also access it on this link: https://youtu.be/h7QmSKHCQoY