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1. The gap in access to and availability of information due to limited digital access.

2. A formal request submitted to a patent office, containing all necessary details about the invention, including claims and specifications.

3. Laws and policies implemented to safeguard individuals who expose wrongdoing from retaliation or unfair treatment.

4. The use of technology to reduce the amount of energy required to perform a certain task, resulting in less waste and lower environmental impact.

5. Official documents or credentials that certify an individual's expertise and competence in a specific area or field.

6. The ability to navigate, evaluate, and create information using digital technologies.

7. The exclusive legal right granted to the creator of an original work of software to use, distribute, and sell their creation.

8. Reducing the amount of personal data collected and processed to only what is necessary for a specific purpose.

9. The preservation and withholding of sensitive and confidential information entrusted to IT professionals within the realm of IT.

10. The laws and regulations that aim to safeguard consumers from unfair business practices, such as false advertising, defective products, and deceptive trade practices.

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11. A statement or document that illustrates the methods by which an organization gathers, utilizes, and safeguards the personal information of its users or customers.

12. A type of software license that allows users to access, modify, and distribute the source code of the software.

13. The ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively to solve problems and make decisions.

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