LAC1 - Responsible use Flashcards
4 types of shared data
Location-based data, transactional data, cookies, data exchange between services
Define location-based data
Data on the whereabouts of people and vehicles (generated from the location feature on their phone).
Define transactional data
Information generated when buying goods/services, using a swipe card, navigating around a webiste, placing items in a shopping basket. Organisations use this to improve their decision making and performance.
Define cookies
Small text files saved on your system when you visit different websites.
Define data exchange between services
Information shared between organisations.
Uses of location-based data
Delivery companies track locations of their vans, online retailers track locations of visitors, location of purchaser can be matched to where a card is used.
3 uses of transactional data
Monitor sales of their products - increase/decrease numbers manufactured, understand the market, inventory data ensures businesses do not run out on popular items.
3 uses of cookies
Keeps you logged into often-visited websites, storing items placed in an online shopping basket, track users’ browsing habits and then market similar products through adverts.
2 uses of data exchange between services
When you make a purchase using credit/debit card, electronic bank transfer, online payment
2 advantages of shared data
Using existing data reduces the cost of collecting new data, more information means better decisions
2 disadvantages of location-based data
If tracking data was hacked, poses a serious risk to the individual’s safety and privacy, vehicle drivers may feel they are being ‘spied’ on.
Disadvantage of transactional data
Online transactions may store payment details and if the site is hacked, the financial information can be stolen and used for fraud.
2 disadvantages of cookies
Malware can be disguised as cookies, privacy concerns over tracking cookies sharing their browsing habits to businesses.
3 considerations for responsible use
Legal considerations, privacy, ethical use
Legal considerations for shared data
The Data Protection Act sets out requirements to protect data and failure to do so results in a heavy fine.
Privacy for shared data
Personal information is protected under the law.
Ethical use for shared data
Organisations should seek permissions of the data subject to share the information.
3 impacts of manufacturing IT systems
Usage of energy and raw materials (copper), produce large amount of toxic waste (batteries require litium and nickel - mining produces waste), consumables (ink, paper)
2 impacts of using IT systems
Powered by electricity (has to be generated), batteries need to be recharged from a power supply
2 impacts of disposal of IT systems
Replace quickly and contain hazardous/rare materials such as mercury, cadmium, lithium, nickel and led (becoming increasingly rare and may become scarce), contribute to waste and landfill
2 advantages of upgrading/replacing digital systems
Electronic communications - less paper and ink is used, industrial processes can be computer controlled rather than human controlled
2 disadvantages of upgrading/replacing digital systems
Consume electricity when used or recycled - burning of fossil fuels, parts are not always recycled - more waste going to landfill
3 power-saving settings and 1 usage policy
Auto power off, power-saving mode, sleep mode and hard copy vs electronic
Define auto power off
If the device is idle for a while, it switches off
