Title: Investigate Internet privacy issues and computer crimes, including identity theft.
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Understanding Ethical and Privacy Issues in Health Care

Investigation should include research to identify computer crimes and privacy issues related to Internet use, such as

- infection of a computer by a virus
- computer hacking
- cyberstalking
- theft of computer equipment
- software piracy
- identity theft

and methods to prevent or protect against each.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What physical security issues can be implemented to protect computer systems?
- What are the dangers and ethical considerations involved in software piracy?
- What is the difference between white hat and black hat hacking? Give two examples of each.
- How do facilities protect their computer equipment from theft?
- What policies are in place to prevent computer crimes?
- What are the consequences of an Internet privacy breach?