Which of the following can be considered as illegal or unethical in the context of information technology?
(A) A hospital reveals the clinical history of a patient without the consent of a patient.
(B) A student using proprietary software without having a license.
(C) A person stealing another person's credit card number.
(D) A college using Linux operating system (being an open-source software) on all its 200 computers on the campus.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

(A): Revealing patient data without consent breaches privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
(B): Using unlicensed proprietary software violates copyright laws.
(C): Stealing credit card numbers is both illegal and unethical.
(D): Using Linux (open-source software) is legal and ethical.
Information Booster:
1. Legal vs. Ethical in IT:
· Legal issues deal with compliance with laws.
· Ethical concerns involve principles of fairness and privacy.
2. Examples of Unethical Practices:
· Unauthorized access to personal data.
· Piracy of software or media.
Additional Knowledge:
Option (a): Incorrect, as (C) is also unethical.
Option (b): Incorrect, as (A) is also unethical.
Option (d): Incorrect, as (D) is legal and ethical.