1.6- Ethical, Legal, Cultural, Environmental Impacts Flashcards
What types of issues can there be surrounding computer science?
Ethical, Legal, Cultural, Environmental, Privacy
What are data protection laws?
Legislation passed by parliament that governs protection of personal data in the UK
What is open source software?
Costs nothing
Provides source code
Can have many authors
Modified versions must also be made freely
Can still block certain people from accessing
No guarantee it may work properly
Tech support comes at extra fee
What is proprietary software?
Software that is copyrighted
Product should be free of bugs
Tech support
Feature updates usually available
Initial/subscription cost
Software cannot be adapted to meet user needs as no source code available
Can be limited to a single computer or network so no redistribution unless allowed
What is a Creative Commons License?
Makes it easier to share copyrighted work online
Help copyright owners share their work while keeping the copyright
Allow copyright owner to say exactly what people can do with it
What is the Data Protection Act 2018?
Personal Data must be fairly and lawfully processed
Personal Data must be obtained for legitimate purpose
Personal Data must be adequate and relevant
Personal Data must be accurate
Personal Data may not be kept for longer than is necessary
Personal Data must be handled securely
What is Computer Misuse Act 1990?
Illegal to gain unauthorised access to computer material
Illegal to gain unauthorised access to computer materials with intent to commit a further crime
Illegal for unauthorised modification of data
What is Copyright and Designs Patent Act 1988?
Exists to protect people’s creations
Copyright is a legal means of ensuring that content creators can protect what they create
