1.6 Flashcards
what is ethics
something being morally right
what is the data protection act of 2018
data must be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner
data must only be collected for specific, explicit and legitimate reasons
data you collect must be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date
data you hold must be kept for no longer than necessary
what is the computer misuse act of 1990
it is illegal to make any unauthorized access to data with the intent to commit further offences and with the intent to modify data
what is the copyright design and patents act of 1988
it is illegal to copy, modify or distribute software, music, videos or other intellectual property without permission from the author
what is open source
users can modify and distribute the software
can be installed on any number of computers
support provided by the community
what is proprietary source
users cannot modify the software. protected by copyright design and patents act
usually paid for and licensed per user or per computer
supported by developers
tested by developers prior to release. although they may run beta programmes
main environmental impact of technology
Gathering the raw materials to create the technology
Manufacturing impacts on the environment
Transportation of the technology including fuel and packaging
Using the technology including constant charging
Disposing of the technology once it is at the end of its life
shareholders
any group of people who are interested in the way computing technology evolves, the impact it has on them and what it can do for them.
e.g. customers, businesses, suppliers etc.
The Freedom of Information Act
2000
Provides public access to information held by public
organisations such as the local councils, national parks, art galleries, museums, health services, schools, police, armed forces etc.
main cultural impacts of technology
including race, religion,
ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation,
and/or disability.
