3.8.1 Individual (Moral), Social (Ethical), Legal and Cultural Issues and Opportunities. Flashcards

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Define what is meant by a moral issue.

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Moral issues are those that concern an individual’s sense of right and wrong.

A person’s morals can be influenced
by the people around them.

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Define what is meant by a ethical issue.

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These are the factors that define the set of moral values by which society functions.

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Define what is meant by a legal issue.

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These are activities which forbidden by law.

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What is personal data?

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Name & address- anything that identifies you as a living individual.

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Who collects personal data?

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These days, most organisations collect, store and manipulate data. Think about what data school has about you.

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Why is this an issue?

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Personal Privacy.
Data Security.
Misuse of data.
Surveillance by government.
Online profile.
Profiling.
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Define what is meant by personal privacy.

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We may not have given our EXPLICIT consent to a lot of the data collected about us.

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Define what is meant by data security.

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With much of the data stored online or on networks connected to the Internet how can we ensure that data is secure?

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Define what is meant by misuse of data.

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Data collected for one purpose is then used for another OR sold on without our consent.

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Define what is meant by Surveillance by government.

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Many are concerned that our human rights are being abused by using data to monitor individuals.

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Define what is meant by Online profile.

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How careful are you about what you post online? What you say may contribute to what people know about you( security services, potential employers).

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Define what is meant by profiling.

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Many organisations use data they accumulate online to create a profile about individuals.

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Outline other issues:

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Unauthorised access to systems.
Unauthorised use of software.
Inappropriate behaviour.
Inappropriate content.
Freedom of speech.
Unemployment.
Access to the Internet.
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Define a code of conduct.

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Many organisations have a code of conduct about what is and is not acceptable in using their computer systems.

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Are code of conducts legally enforceable?

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Codes of conduct are not legally enforceable but breaches of them would form the basis of disciplinary procedures against an employee.

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Outline the legal issues.

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Data Protection act.

Freedom of Information Act.

Computer Misuse Act.

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act.

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Define Data Protection act.

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Security and privacy of data/ rights to see data held

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Define Freedom of Information Act.

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Gives individuals the more rights to see data held about them.

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Define Computer Misuse Act.

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Prevent data misuse & hacking ( but hard to get proof for prosecutions)

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Define Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).

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Allows government agencies to intercept emails, track Internet use. Also allows employers to monitor employee emails etc.

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Define Copyright, Designs and Patents Act.

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controls the copyright of software, music files, movies through use of DRM and licensing.

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Define a cultural issue.

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These are factors that have an impact on the ways in which we function as a society.

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Outline the examples of cultural issues.

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Over-use of data.

Invasive technologies.

Over-reliance on computers.

Over-reliance on big-
technology firms.

‘Big Brother’ culture
Globalisation.