defnitions Flashcards
define computing technology
an all encompassing term referring to the hardware , software and infrastructure than underpin current emerging computer systems
define e waste
any form of discarded electronic material
define carbon footprint
the amount of co2 an individual organization produces as a result of the energy they consume
define ethics
a set of moral principles that govern a persons behaviour
define privacy
the right to be left alone and free from unwanted scrunity and intrusion
define personal data
information that is personal and unique to an individual
define identity theft
the stealing of another persons personal details
define surveillance technology
cctv, drones, number plate recognitionare some tracking devices used to monitor people without them knowing
define whistle blower
someone who draws attention to the activities of an organization or person belived to be acting illegally
define location based services
a service that allows everyone to share location based information online
define digital inclusion
It is about providing everyone with affordable access to the internet
define digital divide
is the gap between those who are technology empovered and technology excluded
define professinalism
respect to privacy, security and wellbeing of others and the enviorment
define intellectual property
creation of the human mind that has commercial value
define patent
the rights granted to an inventor that protects his or her invention from being copied from anyone
