1.6 Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impact Flashcards
Define ethical
Ethical issues are about what would be considered right and wrong by society. Most professional bodies have a Code of Ethics which members must follow.
Define legal
Legal issues are about what is actually right or wrong in the eyes of the law.
Define cultural
Cultural issues are about how groups of people with particular beliefs, practices or languages may be affected by an issue. Different countries may have different view on character sets, social media, languages and colours.
Define environmental
Environmental issues are about how we impact the natural world.
Define censorship
Censorship is when someone tries to control what other people can access on the Internet. Some countries use censorship to restrict access to information.
Define surveillance
Computer surveillance is when someone monitors what other people accessing on the Internet.
Define cyber bullying
Cyber bullying is when someone uses social media to deliberately harm someone else. This might include intimidation, insulting or humiliating someone else.
Define trolling
Trolling is when someone tries to cause public arguments with others online. Trolls usually do this for their own amusement or to gain attention.
Define health issues
Using technology too much can cause health issues such as eyestrain, repetitive strain injury, back problems and poor posture.
Define viral
Viral is a word used to describe videos, images or messages on the Internet which are rapidly spread over social media and have been seen by millions of people.
Define sharing economy
Sharing economy is the name given to services which use technology to let people make money from things they already own e.g Uber or Airbnb.
Define streaming
Music and television streaming services have allowed their customers to listen and watch media for less money usually through a subscription.
Define digital divide
The digital divide is created by the fact that some people have greater access to technology than others. Can be caused by money, location, internet access, training, disability.
Define global divide
The global divide is created by the fact that the level of access to technology is different in different countries.
Define e-waste
Modern devices have a short lifespan. Most of it ends up in landfill and can be hazardous – toxic chemicals that can leak into the ground and harm wildlife.
