#LM- law and technology Flashcards
why is law and technology an issue
law is about tradition vs new development, speed of technology developing is very rapid vs the law which is slow to change
what are the main issues your essay should cover
privacy
data protection
cyber crimes
other issues (AI, Driverless, issue with new technology)
what are the main technologies relating to privacy
CCTV (ANPR, Body Cameras, homes and commercial use, stadiums and event venues)
Drones
why is CCTV an issue currently and in the future
now- is there consent to this recording, feeling of constant surveillance (1 camera for every 11 people), court evidence.
future- more cameras means more invasion of privacy, cost of the CCTV and these technologies, where are these images stored.
why are drones an issue currently and in the future
now- surveillance and privacy, liability for accidents involving drones
future- ownership registry, laws only just developing eg Heathrow airport being closed due to drones 2019.
what are the main forms of personal data
personal data we have online like on social media and our phones
stored databases
biometrics- biological data eg thumbprints on an iPhone
location data
why is personal data an issue now and in the future
now- data can now be misused or stolen, can be used for blackmail etc. data protection act 1998 acts to protect our personal data
in the future- how is this data used and is it fair. wider police powers and the investigatory powers act 2016- is this too far.
what are the types of cyber crime online
hacking, spam, computer viruses, identity fraud, mail bombing, hacking websites, hate crimes and child pornography
what are the issues relating to cyber crime currently
tracking culprits prosecution (intent) quick damage harder to detect, keeping up with new schemes computer misuse act 1990- outdated?
why is cyber crime an issue for the future
reactive- the need to update laws
appropriate punishments are hard to achieve
jurisdiction- many take place in different countries
the need for a common international approach
more vulnerable
what are the other issues in law and technology
driverless vehicles and negligence
robotics and AI
E Commerce
issues with new technology- costs, language, training, standardized
advantages of technology in the law
use of smart phones and laptops for documents
e libraries like west law
online courts ODR
what must be in the conclusion
refer to Q
summarise both
final statement
