Chapter 9 - Ethical, legal and environmental impact of Digital Technology on wider society Flashcards
What is legislation?
legislation = laws
What is a contract?
A legal agreement
What is a refund?
Return of money to a customer who is not satisfied with goods or services bought
What is digital content?
Any content in digital form, e.g. ebooks, music or video
What is compatibility?
Devices that are compatible can work together.
Software is written to be compatible with hardware
What is personal data?
Data about an individual
What is prosecution?
Officially accusing someone of committing a crime
What are the 5 laws that you should know about?
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
Data Protection Act 1998
Copyright, designs and Patents Act 1988
Computer Misuse Act 1990
The Health and Safety at Work Act
What does the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 cover?
It states customers rights when shopping online
What rights does the consumer have under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013?
Orders can be cancelled and a full refund given up to 14 days after the product is received
They cannot cancel their order if the product was a digital download
What information does the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 require the trader have to provide?
Traders must provide:
- a full description of products
- product prices
- delivery charges
- methods of payment
- information on returns
What does the Data Protection Act 1998 cover?
The DPA controls how personal data can be used by organisations
What are the 8 principles of the Data Protection Act?
- Data should be processed legally and fairly with the consent of the data subject
- Data must only be used for the specified purpose
- Data must be relevant for the intended purpose
- Data must be kept up-to-date
- Data must not be kept for longer than necessary
- Data must be processed in accordance with the rights of the data subject
- Data must be held safely and securely
- Data must not be transferred outside the EU
What is a data subject?
The person whose data is stored
What is a data controller?
The person who is responsible for making sure an organisation complies with the Data Protection Act
Who is the Information Commissioner?
The government agent who is responsible for enforcing the Data Protection Act
What does the Computer Misuse Act 1990 cover?
It protects users against unauthorised access to computer systems
What are the three offences created by the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
Gaining unauthorised access to a computer
Unauthorised access to a computer with the intention of committing a further crime (e.g. fraud, data theft)
Unauthorised modification of data
What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act cover?
It protects the intellectual property of people who create and produce material based on original ideas.
This can be music, written, video, games or any other original material.
Users must purchase a software licence for each piece of software they use.
List 3 types of internet misuse
Identity Theft
Piracy
Phishing
Websites that promote violence/negative behaviour
Plagiarism
Sharing personal data without permission
Use of the dark web
Pornography
Cyber-stalking
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What are the advantages of GPS?
Map systems make navigation easier
Tracking prisoners who are on release
Tracking vulnerable patients
Tracking deliveries
List 5 types of job that have been created in digital industries
Software engineers - write code
Digital media and design - movies, games
Cyber-security - protect companies from hackers
Database administrators - databases are everywhere
What is job displacement?
When a job is taken over by computers, the humans who did that job can retrain to maintain the computers
What is teleworking?
Using computer technology to work from home
What is upskilling?
Staff retraining to use new software or hardware
What health problems are associated with using computers?
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)
Eyestrain
Back pain
List some measures that prevent health and safety issues associated with computers
Use an ergonomic keyboard and mouse
Wrist rests
Use anti-glare screens
Make sure there is proper lighting
Employers can provide free eye tests
Adjustable chairs
Take regular breaks
Suitable fire extinguishers
Don’t eat or drink around computers
