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Crimes of Negligence or Incompetence

Crimes of Negligence or Incompetence. By: Kelley Phifer. Negligence. Definition: Failure to do what a person exercising ordinary care would do under similar circumstances. Source: http//www.legal-definitions.com/negligence.htm Think before you act. Incompetence. Definition:

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Crimes of Negligence or Incompetence

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  1. Crimes of Negligence or Incompetence By: Kelley Phifer

  2. Negligence • Definition: • Failure to do what a person exercising ordinary care would do under similar circumstances. • Source: http//www.legal-definitions.com/negligence.htm Think before you act.

  3. Incompetence • Definition: • Incapability in completing a task. If you do not know how to complete a task ask! Call technical support if there’s not someone there who can provide you with the answer.

  4. Information about these crimes • Not premeditated • The toll that is taken on the computer may be just as bad as it would be for a planned crime. • Usually a result of poor input/output control. Long, L. E. & Long N. (2005). Computers: Information Technology in Perspective (12th ed.)

  5. According to Long & Long, companies that employ computers to process data must do so in a responsible manner (p. 300) • Irresponsible actions result in • Deletion of bank accounts • Premature discontinuation of electric service (Long & Long, p. 300) • May increase the chance of scavenging…

  6. Scavenging • Definition: ‘Searching for discarded info. that may be of some value on the black market, such as a printout containing credit card numbers.’ (Long & Long, p. 301)

  7. 32 % of computer data losses are a result of human error, while only 7% are a result of a computer virus. Source: www.isnsolutions.co.uk/uploadfiles/PreventingDL.pdf (at right: www.infozine/z9811/ b-dataloss.shtml ) ‘Though 29 percent of users learn from their first mistake, the bulk of users (71 percent) are multiple offenders with as many as 24 percent confessing to a frequency of six or more accidental deletions of data on their company's computer systems.’ Data Loss & Human Error

  8. Logout • By simply not logging out of online user accounts (e-mail, etc.) anyone can access your information. • According to the Comporium tech support hotline, if you close the browser it is nearly impossible for someone to steal your information.

  9. Brands McAfee AVG Bull Guard Norton SafeWorld Webroot Source: www.ebay.com As a PC owner it is your responsibility to take the appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of your computer. Install Firewall/Anti-Virus Software! Purchase Firewall/ Anti-Virus Protection

  10. Other Tips • Read Privacy Policy statement when creating an account, giving information, or engaging in an online transaction, especially one in which your credit card number is given out. • NEVER give out your social security number.

  11. Sources Long, L. E. & Long N. (2005). Computers: Information Technology in Perspective (12th ed..)., Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. www.ebay.com www.isnsolutions.co.uk/uploadfiles/PreventingDL.pdf www.infozine/z9811/b-dataloss.shtml www.kpruf.ru/library/propaganda/clipart www.legal-definitions.com/negligence.htm www.tombickle.com

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