Ethics - L2

Question 1

What does the data collected about you must have?

Answer 1

accurate information and up to date

Question 2

what do you have the right to when it comes to the data collected about you?

Answer 2

you have the right to know the details and information about the data.

Question 3

who must the data be protected from?

Answer 3

from unauthorised access.

Question 4

how many computer hold data about each one of us?

Answer 4

12 or even hundreds

Question 5

should your be data private?

Answer 5

yes it must be private and confidential and should not be available for anyone to look at it.

Question 6

what is needed to prevent unauthorised access?

Answer 6

login codes and passwords.

Question 7

what should happen when personal data is no longer relevant?

Answer 7

it should be deleted from the system.

Question 8

what should software developer not create when it comes to data?

Answer 8

they should not create programs that are capable of gaining unauthorised access to other programs or data

Question 9

what are 2 types of computer systems?

Answer 9

• information systems

- communications systems

Question 10

what are 3 (or more) examples of information systems?

Answer 10

• library systems
• registration systems (used by e.g schools and hospitals)
• the police national database
• geolocation based software
• online maps
• search engines (e.g Google)

Question 11

what are 3 (or more) examples of communication systems?

Answer 11

• email systems
• social network forums
• mobile phones
• sat-nav systems
• the internet

Question 12

how many smartphones were sold worldwide in 2013?

Answer 12

more than a billion

Question 13

how many PCs were sold worldwide in 2013?

Answer 13

134 million

Question 14

how many laptops were sold worldwide in 2013?

Answer 14

180 million

Question 15

how many tablet computers were sold worldwide in 2013?

Answer 15

227 million

Question 16

what do schools and hospitals have an obligation to do to old computers?

Answer 16

they have the obligation to dispose the old computer by recycling

Question 17

what will some organisations do to old but working computers?

Answer 17

they will refurbish the old computer and sell them or donate them to people who cannot afford

Question 18

do old computers with CRT screens use up a lot of energy?

Answer 18

yes, even when they are not being used.

Question 19

how much energy do computers manufactured now waste?

Answer 19

as little of energy as possible because of the design equipment they have.

Question 20

what are some ways to minimise the energy usage on a PC?

Answer 20

• Adjust your computer’s energy settings.
• Shutdown and unplug your computer when not in use.
• don’t overcharge your laptop. Only charge it when needed.

Question 21

what are your digital footprints?

Answer 21

every time you buy goods (online), find travel directions, book appointments, send emails post on social media etc, companies can build a better picture of:

• what you like
• where you like to go
• what do you buy and eat
• who you speak to and when.

Question 22

when is it okay for companies to have your digital footprints?

Answer 22

• when you give them your permission.

- when you aware you gave permission

Question 23

what can companies do with your digital footprints?

Answer 23

• Use it for their own advertising
• Target you with personally relevant products
• Pass on to governments or the police
• Sell it on to third parties

Question 24

when do you get loyalty cards?

Answer 24

supermarket offer loyalty cards in return of you personal data (e.g the things we buy and when we buy it)

Question 25

how can this data be used to benefit society?

Answer 25

• City planners use it to build roads based on travel patterns
• Health awareness campaigns use it where the least nutritious food is consumed