1.7 & 1.8

Question 1

Advantages and disadvantages for individuals

Answer 1

Easy access to information (Free research and free academic studies)

24/7 access to services (Shopping and browsing can be done whenever convenient for the user)

Social interactions with others (Online games, social media)

Increased speed of personal communication (Emails, video chats, instant messaging)

Cyber bullying & Trolling (Abuse of others on social media could affect mental health)

Source of distraction (Staff and students may neglect work and studies)

Cost of connections (Internet service providers (ISP’s) charge monthly fees, plus a router is needed)

Spreading misinformation (Fake news or biased information can be spread leading to incorrect assumptions)

Identity theft (storing sensitive information leads to a risk of hackers stealing)

Question 2

Advantages and disadvantages for organisations

Answer 2

share data quickly and globally

Online services are always available (E-commerce 24/7)

Easy internal communication (staff can use emails, video calls, instant messaging to communicate)

Work remotely (staff can work at home and commute)

Malicious attacks and threats (Websites can be hacked, Data can be stolen or corrupted)

Reputation & Controversies (Companies leaking data will damage reputation and so will social media posts that backfire)

Cost of maintaining services (Companies require an IT department to oversee maintenance and installation)