Section 8

Question 1

What is a moral issue?

Answer 1

A moral issue is one that concourses our own individual behaviour and out own personal concept of right and wrong.

Question 2

Where do we learn our moral values from?

Answer 2

Our peers, perants, teachers and our own experiences.

Question 3

What is an ethical issue?

Answer 3

Factors that define the set of moral values by which society functions.

Question 4

What are some issues with personal data being on the internet?

Answer 4

-Personal privacy: A lot of data are collected as a matter of routine and individuals may have not realised they consented.

-Misuse of data: Data collected for one purpose are used for different purposes. In many cases people are concerned there personal data is used by the government to monitor individuals

-Profiling: large originations often accumulate data in order to build a profile of users

Question 5

Name 3 moral/social issues:

Answer 5

-Unauthorized access: Hackers gain access to systems to commit fraud

-Inappropriate behaviour/content: posting inappropriate content eg porn. Or people acting different online as they think there are not consequences.

-Freedom of speech: some people think that you should be able to day whatever you want, and the internet somewhat gives people access to do that.

Question 6

What are some ways to prevent moral and social issues from occuring?

Answer 6

Having something like a code of conduct which should:
-always operate in the public’s interest
-have a duty to the profession
-mauntain professional competence and integrity

Question 7

What are five key cultural issues related to technology?

Answer 7

1.Over-use of data: Society increasingly depends on data collected by organisations, influencing major decisions.

2. Invasive technologies: Data is collected without consent, e.g., satellite images and property websites exposing personal details.
3. Over-reliance on computers: System failures can lead to data loss or even physical harm in critical situations.
4. ‘Big Brother’ culture: Growing surveillance through CCTV and digital monitoring raises concerns about privacy and control.
5. Globalisation: Technology connects cultures, influencing beliefs, politics, and religion through global interactions.