Ethical, legal, environmental and cultural issues of computers

Question 1

Environmental impact of computers

Answer 1

Computer takes 10 times its weight in fossil fuels to be made

Cause use an equal amount of of fossil fuels to be made

The Internet uses 2% of the worlds total energy

The Internet runs 24/7 data centres always running

When computers are disposed they can release harmful gases such as toxins, chromium, mercury, cadmium and radioactive isotopes

Question 2

Environment impact of computers

Answer 2

Countries with low standards are countries that are use for computer equipment and parts to be shipped to for disposal

He will have to look for metal to be recycled and sell them for a living

This can expose them to dangerous gases

Question 3

Ethical issues

Arguments for should Internet service providers have responsibility for content delivered to the customer

Answer 3

The Internet is no different to other media radio, TV ect
Internet is harmful, offensive and illegal content
Most users want some kind of regulation to protect children
Social networks who make huge profits should share a large part of their responsibility for policing content

Question 4

Ethical issues

Argument against due to Internet service providers have a responsibility for content delivered to their customers

Answer 4

Freedom of expression is an absolute right
The Internet is a different to other media. Everyone can author
Internet is too large, grows too quickly and automatic filtering is not effective enough
Censorship is bad for democracy
Perants should take responsibility

Question 5

Privacy issues

Answer 5

Data encryption makes information private

Everyone is entitled to their privacy