Cyber security network Computer crime / cyber crime 1theft of hardware 2theft of software 3theft of phishing 4pharming 5theft of online services Data protection and privacy law: Intellectual property laws : with the proliferation of digital content, protecting intellectual property rights has become increasingly complex. Issue such as digital privacy , online copy right infringement and the unauthorised distribution of copy right material have necessitated the development of new laws and regulation Implication of IT on law Intellectual property law 1 brand ,patent etc Implication of IT on society Digital divide The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to digital technologies and those who do not this divide can be based on factor Example: Economic(unaffordability) ,geographical(developed country) ,culture(ethnicity and family background ,social(disabilities/age) Closing the gap: Effective technical support , Good band width internet services , greater digital literacy and education ,more affordable service Social media and online communication(VOIP phoning Multimedia on web text eg videos audio Broadcasting (web casting blogging podcast ) E commerce ( online finance trading online job hunting B2B commerce) Match making website Social web (social network media sharing website) EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT: the integration of IT in to various industries has reshaped the job market ,creating a demand for individuals with digital skills and technological expertise.
