Title: Explain ethics as they relate to communication systems.
Course: Communication Systems (11002-18) > Section: Introducing Communication Systems

Explanation may include issues related to

- copyright laws and other legal issues
- digital editing
- sampling of audio and video media
- social media
- cybersecurity and personally identifiable information (PII)
- computer viruses
- privacy
- software piracy
- accessibility
- misinformation and breakdown of communication.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What might be consequences of not following copyright, patent, and trademark laws?
- Why does digital editing raise ethical problems?
- What is a computer virus, and how are viruses spread?
- What are consequences of using unauthorized software?