Key Terms — Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Contracts, & Developer Ethics

Course 2: Game Design & Development Principles / Unit 11: Intellectual Property, Ethics & DRM in Gaming / Lesson 3: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Contracts, & Developer Ethics

Vocabulary focus

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Developer Contract, Ethics, Confidentiality Clause, Legal Liability, Intellectual Property Ownership, Breach of Contract, Developer Rights, Work for Hire, Professional Standards

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#46 Research laws that govern intellectual property in diverse forms.
#47 Evaluate Creative Commons and open-source licensure.
#48 Cite the boundaries of third-party work.
#49 Explain copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property protection.
#50 Explain the invasion of privacy in the use of technology.
#51 Model acceptable security practices.
#52 Explore the issues of piracy and digital rights management (DRM).
#53 Analyze your digital footprint.
#54 Discuss social responsibility and issues concerning gaming.
#55 Model legal and ethical use of information.
#56 Identify key elements of non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and contracts.

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