Section 9 - Ethics

Question 1

Computing Related Legislation

What are the 4 legal acts?

Answer 1

• The Data Protection Act
• The Computer Misuse Act
• The Copyright Designs and Patents Act
• The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

Question 2

Computing Related Legislation

When was The Data Protection Act created, and what is it about?

Answer 2

1998
Data must be kept safe and protected, and all data must be used fairly (legally and as agreed to by the user)

Question 3

Computing Related Legislation

When was The Computer Misuse Act created, and what is it about?

Answer 3

1990
Ownership or use of tools that allow someone access to data without permission is illegal

Question 4

Computing Related Legislation

When was The Copyright Designs and Patents Act created, and what is it about?

Answer 4

1988
The creator of a work has automatic ownership of what they make, and use of this work without permission can be charged with fines

Question 5

Computing Related Legislation

When was The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act created, and what is it about?

Answer 5

2000
Governing bodies can take data without permission for investigatory use

Question 6

Ethical, Moral, and Cultural Issues

What are the pros of AI being used in the workforce?

Answer 6

• Replaces dull jobs
• Faster than humans
• Can learn/adapt
• Cheaper to use

Question 7

Ethical, Moral, and Cultural Issues

What are the cons of AI being used in the workforce?

Answer 7

• Untrustworthy to some people
• Can gain biases from creators/training data
• Causes humans to lose their jobs

Question 8

Ethical, Moral, and Cultural Issues

What are the pros and cons of computer technology on the environment?

Answer 8

Pros:
* Less paper needed for documents/money
* Long-lasting - less materials needed

Cons:
* CO2 emmisions
* Toxic waste from computer components

Question 9

Ethical, Moral, and Cultural Issues

What are the pros of the internet?

Answer 9

• Preservation of culture, history, etc.
• Offensive communication censored
• Sharing of information
• Allows organisation of groups

Question 10

Ethical, Moral, and Cultural Issues

What are the cons of the internet?

Answer 10

• Less freedom of speech
• Allows consiracies to spread

Question 11

Ethical, Moral, and Cultural Issues

What ways can webpages be made more accessible?

Accessibility and Colours

Answer 11

• Fonts
• Contrasting colours
• No flashing colours