Whenever one talks about the benefits of the Internet, automatically the conversation will get directed to laws and ethics surrounding the Internet and its use.

The US Congress has passed several laws like the following:

• The Communications Decency Act (CDA): This act was the first attempt to control children’s access to sexually offensive material on the net. The act stated that it is illegal to post indecent content on the net where kids have ready access.
• The Child Online Protection Act (COPA): The act stated that commercial web sites should verify proof of age of users before giving them access to sexually explicit material.
• The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA): This act took effect in 2001 and stated that schools and educational institutions need to install software that block pornography on their computers.

Several states have also attempted to pass laws. Individual states forbid defamation, which entails false publication which results in economic loss. Internet users, sometimes, forget the amount of privacy that is lost when accessing the online world. Internet postings and contributions to bulletin boards or forums can remain archived forever.
 

A few organizations have created huge databases filled with private information. Websites may even collect emails addresses unintentionally. The federal government controls only its databases, thus, giving private database owners the right to decide how and when to distribute collected information. Before adopting anonymity, it is advisable to think about your motive in hiding your identity. Think about the impact of the statement you wish to communicate. Also, acknowledge that you are the person to author the communication.

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