This assignment discusses how freedom of expression and intellectual property rights ethically conflict.. In your reply, consider how your own freedom of expression might affect your privacy or personal intellectual property. Please provide examples when possible.
how freedom of expression and intellectual property rights ethically conflict
Discussion Four – Digital Intellectual Property
The Internet is an ideal communication mechanism because of its openness and anonymity but people must make ethical decisions about how to use this power. Intellectual property is a work of the mind, such as art, books, formulas, inventions, and processes that are distinct and created by a single person or group. Copyright law protects authored works such as art, books, film, and music. Patent law protects inventions, and trade secret law helps safeguard information that is mission critical in an organization
Discuss how freedom of expression and intellectual property rights might ethically conflict. In your reply, consider how your own freedom of expression might affect your privacy or personal intellectual property. Please provide examples when possible.
(1) Every person has the right to freedom of expression, which includes–(a)Firstly, freedom to seek, receive or impart information or ideas;
(b)Secondly, freedom of artistic creativity; and
(c) Thirdly, macademic freedom and freedom of scientific research.
(2) The right to freedom of expression does not extend to–
(a)Firstly, propaganda for war;
(b)Secondly, incitement to violence;
(c) Thirdly, hate speech; or
(d)Further, advocacy of hatred that—
(i) constitutes ethnic incitement, vilification of others or incitement to cause harm; or
(ii) is based on any ground of discrimination specified or contemplated in Article 27 (4).
(3) In the exercise of the right to freedom of expression, every person shall respect the rights and reputation of others.
