Morality in applying information and communication technology
With the development of information and communication technology, its misuse is also increasing. Information and communication technology is being used in many unethical activities. Information and communication technology, like any other scientific invention, is being misused.
Everything has both good and bad sides. Information and communication technology is no exception. However, the advantages of information technology outweigh the disadvantages. However, through the use of information and communication technology, some perverse things are observed. Although its bad effects depend on the individual's taste and thoughts. Also, personal privacy is being disturbed in many cases through the use of information technology. Online banking systems are being disrupted by internet hackers. Automation is increasing in many fields due to the benefit of information technology, thus increasing unemployment. In addition to this, the use of information technology has increased the possibility of the computer's important data being infected by viruses.
Copyright is the copyright law that gives the author the fundamental right to a creative work. That is, copyright is the right reserved by the software maker, graphics maker or document maker only to give his stuff to others. Anyone can easily capture images from magazines or video tapes or television and use them. Today, many pirated images are being sold over the Internet or copied onto CD-ROMs in violation of copyright laws.
There is a lot of text, graphics, and software on the Internet that is a punishable offence to copy or transfer without permission. After downloading an audio file from the Internet, it is first stored on the hard disk. It is then copied onto multiple CDs in violation of copyright laws via a CD writer. Although some audio files can be downloaded for free, most of the files are copyrighted. I.e. most files cannot be copied or distributed to others without permission from the appropriate authorities.
Many multimedia products use various text, images, sounds, and videos for user convenience. Media used in multimedia can be self-created or collected from other sources. For example, topics used in one multimedia manufacturer's encyclopedia cannot be used by another manufacturer. Copyright law is vast, be it domestically or internationally.
Impact of information and communication technology on our society
Behind the emergence and development of computers are the signature of the tireless work and innovative energy of people over the centuries. The scope of computer usage is expanding day by day. Computers are no longer limited to calculations. In this era of computer-based information technology, the computer has established its seat as a supporting force in all aspects of social life by its own power. Information technology is now acting as communication technology. Hence product and technology expansion is also taking place on a large scale. With this, people's thoughts, needs, habits and trends are changing. Nowadays the use of information technology has become mandatory in every sector of society like education, communication system etc. for the improvement of business and commerce.
The scope of information and communication technology is constantly increasing. Every day, information technology-related equipment with new facilities is coming into the hands of people. New facilities are being added to the old technology and due to the gradual reduction in prices, these technologies are coming within the purchasing power of low-income people. Due to all these reasons its importance is increasing every day. Below is a very brief list of the important ones. Facilitates smooth communication between producers, marketers and users resulting in profitable processes in production and business.
The significant contribution of information technology use is discussed
In the field of education: At present, information and communication technology has been widely used in the field of education. Almost every developed country in the world can participate in classes virtually through the use of information technology. That is, one can be informed about the subject given in the teacher's class sitting at home. Can ask questions if necessary.
In business and commerce: At present, using information and communication technology, buying and selling can be done electronically, and business organizations can be managed. The economic development of any country is largely dependent on the development of trade and commerce. Computers and other technology products have been playing an important role in improving the quality of trade in business, providing quick business communication, providing quick service to customers, calculating profit and loss of business, determining the number of stored goods and other business activities.
Banking system: It is possible to provide 24-hour service to customers through an information and communication technology-based banking system. Most countries in the developed world have computerized banking systems. Accounts of customers of the bank, determining the amount of reserve money according to the account number, names, addresses, and surnames of various employees of the bank, and monthly salary calculations are all being controlled through the computer. Better service is being provided to the customers by establishing the communication system of the computer of the main office with the computer of all branch offices of the bank.
In Reservation System: Proper control of airline and railway ticket sales is now being done all over the world using information and communication technology. For this reason, all ticket booking stations are being brought under a computer network. As a result, after a passenger books a ticket from any station, the information of all other booking centres is lost. Moreover, as soon as the news of the scheduled flight arrival or departure of an airline reaches the airport, it is easily conveyed to all the booking stations. At present, the same system is in operation in the case of railways. Accurate ticket booking, number of vacant seats, train arrival, departure or delay time from various stations. At present, this system is in operation in many stations in Bangladesh.
In communication system: Even in the developed world, information and communication technology has brought various changes in the course of communication life. Through the Internet, information is being exchanged with a distant friend, even talking to him, seeing him, doing office work at home, and participating in conferences virtually.
Video Conferencing: With the use of computer-based information technology, it is becoming possible to exchange opinions through video conferencing, reducing the time and money spent by people located far away. When the activities of people of all professions have come under information technology, there is no way to deny its imperative need. It is difficult to understand where its development will take place.
Disadvantages of information and communication technology in society:
There are good and bad sides to anything. Information and communication technology is no exception. However, the advantages of information technology outweigh the disadvantages. However, through the use of information technology, some perverse things are observed. Online banking system disruption for internet hackers. Some of its disadvantages are discussed below.
(i) Obscenity: At present youth are going astray by sharing various obscene pictures, videos etc. on mobile and the internet.
(ii) Privacy: Various important information, even personal information is being stolen by hackers while exchanging information through the use of information and communication technology.
(iii) Unemployment: Information and communication technology is enabling more people to work from home, in less time. The same person can manage multiple organizations easily. As a result, unemployment is likely to increase day by day.
(iv) Health problems: Due to the use of this technology, various types of health problems are occurring. Such as back pain, eye problems etc.
Despite the good and bad aspects of information and communication technology, it has made people's lives much easier, safer and more enjoyable. So by its proper use, we can make our life very meaningful.
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