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Improper Use of Information Technology

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What uses of information technology might be considered improper, irresponsible, or harmful to other individuals or society? Could some of your examples also be considered proper uses in some context?

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This is a discussion on ways one could abuse information technology.

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Information Technology is defined as use of any IT related equipments like Computer, Internet, and Mobile etc. There are several improper, irresponsible or harmful effects of individuals on other individuals or society:

- Hacking of computers may result in improper use of personal information like email accounts or bank accounts ...

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