1.8 Ethical, Legal , Cultural and Environmental Flashcards
What is Ethics?
Ethics is about what is considered right and wrong by society.
What is Privacy?
Users trust companies to keep their data private so companies need to take care of it
What is Censorship?
Is when a country or organization controls what people can access on the internet.
What is Surveillance?
Surveillance is when someone is monitored using technology.
What is the Data Protection Act?
Controls how personal data is used
it has to be accurate and up to date kept secure
Should not be kept longer than needed
Processed lawful, fairly, and in a transparent manner
Data must only be collected for a specified and legitimate purpose
What is The Freedom of information Act?
Gives the public the right to see information about public organizations
What is The Computer Misuse Act?
Makes any unauthorised access to data
With the intent to commit further offects
With the intent to modify data - e.g viruses
What is The Copyright, Designs & Patents Act?
Protects things you have created from being used without permission
What is The Creative Commons?
Let’s people release their work to be used and shared legally and sometimes modified
What is E-waste?
Ewaste is when we throw away devices because they are broken or because we want to upgrade
What is The Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)?
The directive has rules for how devices should be disposed of so that they’re recycled/disposed of safely
How can Devices have positive impacts on the environment?
Video calls rather than travelling along distance causing pollution.
What is the Digital Divide?
Some people do have access to technology, others don’t
What are the causes of the Digital Divide?
The digital divide can be due to people not having enough money to buy devices or due to living in places without internet access,
Not having the skills to use the technologies available.
What are the positive effects of technology on culture?
Easier and faster communications has contributed to the rise of democracy
Globalization can also increase cultural awareness and promote diversity
What are the negative effects of technology on culture?
Challenges of inequality from the uneven distribution of technology within a country also still remain
Developing countries risk losing their cultural identities and assimilating themselves into an increasing westernised owrld
Why do some governments restrict access to the internet?
Limiting public exposure to content that may ignite social or political unrest
Preventing criticism of a rule, Government, or religion
Preventing violating of national laws
What are the problems of disposal of computing technologies?
People salvage raw materials - which exposes them to dangerous chemicals and environments
What are some examples of harmful materials?
Radioactive materials
Mercury
Chromium
What are the impacts of digital technology on society?
Can access the bank 24/7
Less personal service
Potentially open to hacking
No need to travel to the bank
What are some examples of key stakeholders?
Customers
Stagg
Local community
What are some key impacts of technology?
Profits
Jobs
Production
Overheads
