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C3 Institute Provides outreach services and resourcs to the educational community about the ethical, legal, safety, and security implications of technology use.
Commercialization of World Wide Web: The Role of Cookies Definition of current cookie use, exploration of the current marketing implications of cookies, presentation of a framework for specific uses of cookies, and discussion of potential development of cookies
Consolidated USMH & UMCP Policies and Procedures Manual Provides comprehensive list of ethical policies that apply to research
Copyright Kids Web site that teaches children the basics of copyright law. It includes quizzes, sample permission letters, directions on copyright registration and other links. The site was sponsored by the Copyright Society of U.S.A.
CSIA: Teaching Children Cyber Security and Ethics 2005 Whitepaper [Archived PDF]
A Cultural Transition: The Commercialization of the Internet (Vincent, C. R., 1995) Provides an overview of many factors driving cultural changes on business climate of the Internet
Cyber Citizen Partnership Awareness Campaign

Provides information to teachers and parents for educating children and young adults on the dangers and consequences of cyber crime. It was created by a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Funding sources include private sector corporations, foundations and individuals.

Cyber Ethics for Kids Free lesson plan and exercises teachers can use for children in K-8. It is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice. Objectives include teaching good cyber citizenship, rules in cyberspace, and consequences of hacking.
CyberEthics (Chapter 1, Intellectual Property and Cyberspace) Handles ethical issues in relation to the uses of the Internet
Cyberethics and the Big 6: Responsible Use in Action Introduces a course, Cyberethics and the Big 6; Provides information about the course: intent, process, task definition, information seeking strategies, location & access, use of information, synthesis, evaluation, results/summary
Cyber Ethics Seminar, University of Maryland Provides external links, information, and handouts in relation to UMCP Cyber Ethics Seminar
Faculty checking 'Net for cheating evidence Provides information about Questia and Lexis-Nexis, which allow professors to check databases to confirm suspected plagiarism cases (University of Maryland article)
Internet Address Group Approves Overhaul Reports that the group that manages the Internet’s address system moved forward with reorganization process with the intention of streamlining operations and speed decision-making
Increasing Safe Online Behavior for Youth Carnegie Mellon's CyLab Education Director, Dena Haritos Tsamitis, briefed Congressional staff members of the Internet and Children's Caucus about the need to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats to America's youth.
Internet Safety Programming for Children and Youth, Parents, and Professionals The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides the following information about Internet Safety programs to Internet Crimes Against Children. [Archived PDF]
Invasive nature of commercialization Addresses problems and issues associated with unsolicited commercial email
The Law of the Horse: What Cyberlaw might teach (PDF) Provides commentaries on the law of the horse (http://www.lessig.org/content/articles/works/finalhls.pdf)
Library filtering law is unconstitutional Lawsuit against Library Filtering Law, overview of Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and relevant resources, articles and commentary (http://www.epic.org/free_speech/cipa.html)
Mark Snyder, MSA Consulting Group A PowerPoint presentation Presents the ethical legal responsibilities of Internet users (both students and educators) with special emphasis on copyright
Measuring Violence-Related Attitudes, Behaviors, and Influences Among Youths: A Compendium of Assessment Tools This compendium provides researchers and prevention specialists with a set of tools to assess violence-related beliefs, behaviors, and influences, as well as to evaluate programs to prevent youth violence including online behaviors.
The New Plagiarism: Seven Antidotes to Prevent Highway Robbery in an Electronic Age Addresses the issues of electronic plagiarism
New Standard Could Reduce Spam Yahoo's suggested method for stopping spam
Planning ahead to Catch Intruders Provides the way to protect computers from a virus, worm, Trojan horse, hack attack or otherwise
Play It Cyber Safe By the Business Software Alliance provides curricula for teachers and parents, and online games for children for education about ethics issues such as inappropriate use of online content and software theft.
Pro Music Web site supporting legitimate use of music online. It provides teachers, parents and students with information about copyright laws for online music and dissuades illegal use of copyrighted material. The site is sponsored by the music industry and online services.
Schools try to raise good e-citizens Addresses the issues of Internet ethics education in school settings
To: Professor@University.edu Subject: Why It's All About Me E-mail has made college professors more approachable, but many say it has made them too accessible, erasing boundaries that had kept students at a healthy distance.[Archived]
The Socrates Institute An independent developer and evaluator of educational programs. Its CyberEthics Project for K-12 is developing classroom, video and web-based learning materials. d other electronic data. Children also learn of the dangers and consequences of committing cybercrime.
Top Ten Uncivil Online Behaviors The results of a vote for people's "Top Ten Uncivil Online Behaviors" were published online after a week's polling that attracted over 100,000 clicks from Internet users and put the spread of rumors and lies at the top of the list.
Trust, civics engagement and the Internet-paper Examines the connection between the Internet, trust, and civic engagement
University of Maryland Guidelines for the Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Provides general and primary principles of the use of computing resources: freedom of expression, user responsibilities, and administration
U. of Virginia Hit by Scandal Over Cheating Reports the issues of electronic cheating aroused in the University of Virginia
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND POLICY ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Presents University of Maryland policy to protect the interests of both creators of knowledge and the university
U.S. Copyright Office Site provides detailed information about copyright
US 'Net Porn Law Overturned (BBC) Reports a case that highlights the conflict between the right to free speech and the desire to protect children against obscenity on the web
What Things Regulate Speech (PDF) Demonstrates the danger in alterations of the CDA (Communications Decency Act)
 

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ACM TechNews Provides technology news about Timely Topics for IT Professionals
Applied Ethics Resources on World Web Provides resources and information in relation to different ethics of thirteen areas
"Bruin Success with Less Stress" The UCLA Library has launched an online information literacy tutorial,
The Center for Academic Integrity Provides a forum to identify, affirm, and promote the values of academic integrity among students, faculty, and teachers. Includes a research database.
Center for Democracy and Technology Provides information to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age
 The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) is a premier source of impartial, nonpartisan, and comprehensive data, research, and analysis on the civic engagement of young people and is funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and housed at the University of Maryland's School of Public Affairs.
Center for Intellectual Property and Copyright in the Digital Environment Provides information about intellectual property and copyright in the digital environment of University of Maryland at University College
Center for International Study of Cyberethics and Human Rights Provides information to encourage informed public debate on human rights issues, and to promote the international study of cyberethics, through quality research, teaching, publication and advocacy
Center for Media Literacy Santa Monica, CA vision of literacy for the 21st Century: the ability to communicate competently in all media forms, print and electronic, as well as to access, understand, analyze and evaluate the powerful images, words and sounds that make up our contemporary mass media culture New computer programs make plagiarism risky
Center for Online and Internet Addiction The Center for Online Addiction is dedicated specifically to helping those who suffer from out of control online behavior. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Kimberly Young, the center began as a clearing house of information for people concerned with Internet addiction problems.
Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use Established to provide outreach services addressing issues of the safe and responsible use of the Internet. Our goal is to provide guidance to parents, educators, librarians, policy-makers, and others regarding effective, empowerment strategies to assist young people in gaining the knowledge, skills, motivation, and self-control to use the Internet and other information technologies in a safe and responsible manner.
 Codes of Ethics Online Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology Guide for developing a professional code of ethics
 Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) Provides guidance and resources for parents and educators and for young people so that they can develop good cyberethics, and get the most out of the exciting new world of the Internet
 Computer Ethic Provides a basic understanding of computer ethics to the Internet users of tomorrow (in particular, high school students), with the hope that they will make informed and moral decisions throughout their careers
 Computer Ethics Institute Provides Netiquette resources
 Computer, Freedom and Privacy

The world's most comprehensive video library for understanding the growth of business, ethics and society on the global internet.

Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility Is a global organization promoting the responsible use of computer technology
Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) Provides advice to the federal government on technical and public policy issues relating to computing and communications
Copyright and Fair Use: Electronic Learning Page Produced by Prince George's County Public Schools’ Instructional Technology. Provides working knowledge of copyright and fair use guidelines in relation to technology applications and education.
 Copyright and Intellectual Property resources Provides access to a wide variety of resources about copyright in general and its importance to higher education, including a variety of other pages dealing with the subject of copyright
 Copyright basics A form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works
Copyright Bay This web page represents the authors best attempt to explore"fair use" in the not-for-profit educational setting and present it in an informative and entertaining way. It's meant to be fun. Has streaming video included
 The Core rules of Netiquette Provides excerpts from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea
 Cyber law program at Harvard Produced by the Berkman Center for Internet & Society to address the most controversial cyberlaw issues being debated by lawmakers in the U.S. and internationally
CyberAngels Provides review of the hottest Internet-related topics-spams, scams, stalking, online privacy, free speech, and most importantly, kids issues.
Cyber Ethics for Kids - US Department of Justice Offers guidance and resources for parents and educators and for young people so that they can develop good cyberethics, and get the most out of the exciting new world of the Internet.
 Cyberethics: Mortality and Law in Cyberspace Reviews the social costs and moral problems that have been triggered by the expanded use of this communication and information network. Provides with a complete ethics learning package.
 Cyberplagiarism: Detection and Protection Penn State University Links in this site contain a variety of information including news stories, articles, plagiarism definitions, causes and prevention of cyberplagiarism, quiz resources for teachers, and other references on the ethical considerations of digital plagiarism.
 CyberSmart Curriculum Provides a free K-8 curriculum empowering students to use the Internet safely, responsibly, and effectviely
 Cyberspace Law Bibliography UCLA Online Institute for Cyberspace Law and Policy Links dealing with Internet-related legal issues including cyberjurisdiction, cyberspace and business, cyberspace regulation, cyberspace and equity, First Amendment free speech, international law and the online world, and intellectual property, privacy, and safety
 Cyberwatch Practical advice for novices and families on protecting themselves and their children against harm on the Internet.
 Digital© Primer Is an introduction to issues concerning copyright ownership and use of information. The interactive tutorial overviews the underlying principles behind copyright in the United States, outlines the requirements for copyright protection, and discusses the parameters of use and access of copyrighted material.
 Doug Johnson's Resources for teaching ethics Provides scenarios and other resources for teaching Internet and other computer-related ethics to children and young adults
 Edlines A bi-weekly online newsletter highlighting educational technology news
EDUCAUSE EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Variety of materials and resources on Cyberethics, safety and security found in their Resource section.
 Emergency Email and wireless Network Provides a free public service for notification of an emergency by e-mail, call, and page from local, regional, and national government sources
eSchool News Online Is a monthly newspaper developed to provide the news and information necessary to help K-12 decision-makers successfully use technology and the Internet to transform our nation's schools and achieve educational goals
 Ethics Teaching Module Utah State University’s college-level resources that introduce the concept of ethics, and then move on to computer-related ethical areas such as copyright, software licensing, and plagiarism
ETPRO Cyberawareness Blog Blog related to Cyberethics, Cybersafety and Cybersecurity (C3) issues
Fair Use Harbor This web page represents the authors best attempt to explore"fair use" in the not-for-profit educational setting and present it in an informative and entertaining way. It's meant to be fun. Has streaming video included
 FBI’s Parent's Guide to Internet Safety Provides parents with information and resources in relation to how to help keep children safe on the Internet
 Filters and the Public Library: A Legal and Policy Analysis Provides a brief analysis of the varied options that public libraries could consider in relation to filtering or supervising Internet access for children
 FindLaw for Legal Professionals: Computer Crimes Provides a series of links to legal sites related to computer crimes and cyberspace law
 FindLaw for Legal Professionals Piracy on the Web Provides a summary of piracy issues dealing with such areas as software, music, movies, and copyright
 FindLaw for Legal Professionals: Privacy of Online Personal Information Provides a summary of privacy law with links to relevant legislation and court cases
  GetNetWise Provides information and resources in relation to how to stay "one-click away" from would-be pornographers, hackers, child-predators and those who would misuse your and your child's sensitive information
Hall Davidson's Resource Page Resources for Copyright, Information Literacy, SchoolhouseVideo, Media & Multimedia
 How to complain to Spammer's Provider Provides information about how to complain to spammer’s provider
 How-To Understand Internet Slang Provides guides to decipher what surfers are saying, and to express yourself in cyberspeak
 In E-Commerce We Trust ... Not (from E-Commerce Times) Addresses trust issue of e-commerce in the U.S.
 IBTE - The Institute for Business, Technology and Ethics Studies the interrelationships of business, technology, and ethics to promote good business through appropriate technology and sound ethics
 Information Systems Ethics Provides information on Cyberethics, links to on-line information resources/courses, and a forum for discussion and assistance on issues and topics of interest relative to computer or information ethics
 An Informative Interactive Question and Answer Page on Internet ethics Provides informative interactive questions and answers in relation to Internet ethics, computer ethics, cyber ethics, e-commerce ethics, web ethics, business ethics and other general ethical issues
Institute for Global Ethics IGE Education provides specific tools for learning environments and young people, in an effort to elevate levels of ethical literacy.
Intel® Innovation in Education Provides information about Intel education programs as well as content and services that support science, math, engineering, and technology education
 Intellectual Property Law and Technology: Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents Provides subject portals dealing with Internet-related law and ethics, including software piracy, copyright infringement, cyberspace law, digital rights, Internet fraud, Internet abuse, Internet scams, Internet spam, Napster Law, and other topics
Interactive Computer Ethics Explorer Is a scenario-based interactive computer ethics quiz produced by Bowling Green State University
Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).
Introduction to the Internet: Netiquette, Emoticons, and Acronyms Provides William Rainey Harper College students with not only descriptions of a course related to netiquette, emotions, and acronyms but also useful links
 IT for UMD Provides the Information Technology newsletter for the University of Maryland
 Kids can care about Cyberethics Provides resources such as cyberethics issues, importance of teaching cyberethics, helpful sites, teaching methods, and clipart
 Netiquette Homepage Provides links to both summary and detail information about Netiquette for your browsing pleasure
 Office of Student Conduct: Division of Student Affairs Provides information on “The Code of Academic Integrity” and “Code of Student Conduct” which all members of the University of Maryland should take responsibility of observing
 OIT's Academic Support, Instructional Support Resources Provides links to instructional support resources (A note at the bottom of the page indicates: "Term Paper Websites - A list of most visited websites that offer free term papers for download is available to faculty by request. Two websites for checking for plagiarism are also provided.)
Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science at Case Western Reserve University Provides engineers, scientists, and science and engineering students with materials and resources for understanding and addressing ethically significant problems that arise in their work. Serves those who are promoting learning and advancing the understanding of responsible research and practice in science and engineering.
 Plagiarism in Cyberspace: Sources, Prevention, Detection, and Other Information Provides copyright information, detection services, a bibliography, sources used by students to cheat/plagiarize, and techniques to avoid plagiarism
 Platform for Privacy preferences (P3P Project) Provides resources and information in relation to the Platform for Privacy Preferences Project (P3P), which is emerging as an industry standard providing a simple, automated way for users to gain more control over the use of personal information on Web sites they visit.
Promote Responsible Net Commerce: Fight Spam! Provide plenty of information about spam. Lists current articles, legislation, and "against spam" organization links
  The Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies Seeks to establish and support ongoing conversations about the emerging field, to foster a community of students, scholars, teachers, explores, and builders of cyberculture, and to showcase various models, works-in-progress, and on-line projects
 TECHKnow Provides UMD students with the IT Newsletter published by the Office of Information Technology
 UMCP Center for Information Policy Assists clients in the public and private sectors regarding the many tactical and strategic issues arising from the creation, acquisition, dissemination, use, and preservation of information as both an essential business tool and an asset in a technology enhanced, digital environment
 UMCP Office of Information Technology Provides computing and communication resources to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Maryland
 UMCP OIT Project NEThics Promotes responsible use of information technology through user education and policy enforcement. Provides information about Project NEThics and resources for information technology issues, including information on Mailing Lists and our own Fact Sheets on hot topics like spam and file sharing.
 UMIACS (University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies) Provides a variety of information in relation to UMIACS, which is a research unit within the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences whose mission is to foster interdisciplinary research and education in computing
 UNC Cyberethics Provides resources and information about IT issues such as online gambling, online pornography, and other online ethical issues
Urban Legends/Hoaxes
US Copyright Office Portal for issues related to copyright--also in Spanish
 US eStrategy.gov: eGov Strategies Provides information about E-Government in the Office of Government wide Policy, Office of Electronic Government and Technology. Intends to develop, coordinate, and define ways that electronic and information technology business strategies can assist the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), interagency committees and other federal agencies to enhance access and delivery of information and services to citizens, business partners, employees, agencies, and government entities.
 USA Patriot Act Resources Provides PATRIOT Act’s resources and information such as news, overview, history, analysis, and previous top news.
 Virtual Academic Integrity Laboratory (VAIL) is a portal for educators in the development of strategic approaches to combat plagiarism and promote academic integrity. Includes interactive survey, video clips and online tutorials
 Washington State University Copyright Center Provides information about the law of university publishing copyright. Covers issues of in using music in private and public places (including classrooms) and issues faced by musicians and music instructors including music plagiarism, song sampling and research sites.
 Webmonkey: The Web Developer's Resource Produced by Lycos, Inc. Provides a series of lessons examining issues related to the effects of the Internet on the recording industry.
 World of Searching Provides annotated links to a variety of topics for successful and safe search of web
 Yahooligans! Teachers Guide: Provides teachers with guides to teaching K-8 students citation of sources for all presentations including speeches, written reports, posters, or multimedia projects
 YMA - Young Media Australia Provides Australia's best source of up-to-date information about media and children, for parents, caregivers, professionals, students and researchers
 

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Center for Democracy and Technology: Working for Democratic Values in a Digital Age Makes it easy to become involved in shaping Internet policy through Activist Network. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in global communications technologies.
Digital Harbor Online Subscribe Bringing important news and information about technology and the Internet in the Greater Baltimore region.



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