Envrionmental, Legal And Ethical Impacts Flashcards
Computer waste
Send to Africa, many computers that have been not discarded properly and less wealthy people burn them producing toxic gases that affect the environment and cause lung cancer. Affects CO2 levels. Habitat is destroyed as are animals. Easily recycle those parts. We are exploiting them.
Computers good for environment
Monster water quality, CO2 levels, pollen levels, radiation, predicts earrthwuake
Data Protection Act 1998
Anyone who stores personal details must keep them secure Relevant not excessive Up to date Not kept longer than necessary Only for purpose it was collected
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Unauthorised access to computer material
Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime
Unauthorised access to modify computer material
Copyright Designs and Parents act 1988
Protects books,music,video and software but not algorithms
Must be bought induivisslly can’t be resold