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The Ethics of Peer-to-Peer File Sharing by Valerie L. Patterson, Ph.D. Objectives Upon completion of the module, students will be able to: Identify key terms associated with peer-to-peer file sharing and downloading of audio and video files. Understand the relationship between peer-to-peer file sharing and intellectual property. Identify and discuss the core values that are relevant to peer-to-peer file sharing. Understand the legal implications of peer-to-peer file sharing and downloading of audio and video files in terms of United States copyright laws. Understand the ethical implications of peer-to-peer file-sharing and downloading of audio and video files.

The Ethics of Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

by Valerie L. Patterson, Ph.D.

Upon completion of the module, students will be able to:

Identify key terms associated with peer-to-peer file sharing and downloading of audio and video files.
Understand the relationship between peer-to-peer file sharing and intellectual property.
Identify and discuss the core values that are relevant to peer-to-peer file sharing.
Understand the legal implications of peer-to-peer file sharing and downloading of audio and video files in terms of United States copyright laws.
Understand the ethical implications of peer-to-peer file-sharing and downloading of audio and video files.