Code: 2.4

Understanding copyrights, licenses, and contracts of digital goods and services

To understand and act upon rights and responsibilities related to digital content, goods and services.

Descriptors

What you learn at this level

K
Knowing that some digital content (music, movies, books, etc.) are available for free and that others are for purchase
K
Knowing that digital content (music, movies, books, etc.) can be subject to copyright and that downloading copyrighted material without permission is illegal
K
Knowing that it is illegal to upload and share certain content such as music
K
Knowing that sharing illegally downloaded content with others can give rise to legal sanctions
K
Knowing that it is not possible to cancel the purchase of digital content once it has been downloaded
K
Knowing which licenses apply to the goods and services one is interested in
K
Knowing that most software is used under licenses, which need to be renewed once the license periods expire
K
Being aware that that streaming and downloading movies, shows, books from pirate websites is illegal
K
Knowing that some content (music, movies, books, etc.) may not be accessible because of one’s location (i.e. geo-blocking)

What you learn at this level

S
Being able to check which sites offer illegal downloading or streaming
S
Being able to select legal material for downloading or uploading.
S
Being able to check and understand the right to use or re-use digital content and goods that one purchased

What you learn at this level

A
Being respectful of copyright and contract terms and using official distributors for downloading movies, music, books
A
Weighing the benefits of illegal downloading against the risks (e.g. viruses, sanctions)

Learning outcome types: K — What you need to know: theoretical understanding and factual information.; S — What you can do: practical and technical abilities.; A — How you approach things: values, dispositions and behaviours.