Ethics - L2 Flashcards
What does the data collected about you must have?
accurate information and up to date
what do you have the right to when it comes to the data collected about you?
you have the right to know the details and information about the data.
who must the data be protected from?
from unauthorised access.
how many computer hold data about each one of us?
12 or even hundreds
should your be data private?
yes it must be private and confidential and should not be available for anyone to look at it.
what is needed to prevent unauthorised access?
login codes and passwords.
what should happen when personal data is no longer relevant?
it should be deleted from the system.
what should software developer not create when it comes to data?
they should not create programs that are capable of gaining unauthorised access to other programs or data
what are 2 types of computer systems?
- information systems
- communications systems
what are 3 (or more) examples of information systems?
- 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)
what are 3 (or more) examples of communication systems?
- email systems
- social network forums
- mobile phones
- sat-nav systems
- the internet
how many smartphones were sold worldwide in 2013?
more than a billion
how many PCs were sold worldwide in 2013?
134 million
how many laptops were sold worldwide in 2013?
180 million
how many tablet computers were sold worldwide in 2013?
227 million
what do schools and hospitals have an obligation to do to old computers?
they have the obligation to dispose the old computer by recycling
what will some organisations do to old but working computers?
they will refurbish the old computer and sell them or donate them to people who cannot afford
do old computers with CRT screens use up a lot of energy?
yes, even when they are not being used.
how much energy do computers manufactured now waste?
as little of energy as possible because of the design equipment they have.
what are some ways to minimise the energy usage on a PC?
- 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.
what are your digital footprints?
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.
when is it okay for companies to have your digital footprints?
- when you give them your permission.
- when you aware you gave permission
what can companies do with your digital footprints?
- 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
when do you get loyalty cards?
supermarket offer loyalty cards in return of you personal data (e.g the things we buy and when we buy it)
how can this data be used to benefit society?
- City planners use it to build roads based on travel patterns
- Health awareness campaigns use it where the least nutritious food is consumed
