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what is computing technology
an all-encompassing term referring to the hardware,software and infrastructure that underpin current and merging computer systems.
what is e-waste
any form of discarded electronic equipment ,including computing technology.
what is carbon footprint
the amount of carbon dioxide an individual or organisation produces as a results of the energy they consume
what is ethics
a set of moral principles that govern a person’s behavior
what is privacy
the right to be left alone and free from unwanted scrutiny and intrusion
what is personal data
information that is personal and unique to an individual
what is identify theft
the stealing of another person’s personal details, such as their account number, sort code or passport number, for the purpose of making purchases and running up debts in their name.
what is surveillance technology
CCTV,drones, number plate recognition, bugging and tracking devices used to monitor and record people’s activities often without their knowledge
what is whistle-blower
someone who draws attention to an individual or organisation believed to be acting illegally or unethically
what is location based services
service that enables people to access and share real time location information online
what is digital inclusion
everybody has access to affordable technology and necessary skills to take advantages of it
what is digital divide
the gap between people who are technology empowered and those who are technology excluded
what is professionalism
the skill and competence expected of a person in a professional setting
what is intellectual property (IP)
a creation of the human mind that is unique and has a commercial value
what is patent
an exclusive right granted to an inventor to make, use and sell an invention for a fixed period of time .
