Section Three - Issues Flashcards
What are ETHICAL issues?
Issues about what would be considered right or wrong by society
What are LEGAL issues?
Issues about what’s actually right and wrong in the eyes of the law
What are CULTURAL issues?
Issues about how groups of people with particular beliefs, practises or languages may be effected
What are ENVIRONMENTAL issues?
Issues about how we impact the natural world
What are Stakeholders?
Individuals or groups of people who have an interest in or are affected by a particular scenario
What is Internet Censorship?
When someone tries to CONTROL what other people can access on the internet
What is Computer Surveillance?
When someone MONITORS what other people are accessing on the internet
What is Cyber bullying?
When somebody uses social media to deliberately harm someone else
What is Trolling?
When somebody tries to cause public arguments with others online
What is Sexting?
Sending sexually explicit messages or images to other people
What is Eyestrain caused by?
Looking at a device’s screen for too long.
What is Repetitive Strain Injury?
When parts of the body become damaged as a result of repeated movements over a long period of time.
What does Viral mean?
A word used to describe videos, images or messages on the internet which have rapidly spread over social media.
What is a Digital Divide?
Some people have more access to the internet than others, which can give them more of an advantage.
What are the causes of the Digital Divide?
Some people don’t have enough money to buy new devices
Greater network coverage in places
Lack of understanding on how to use the internet