Social and ethical issues Flashcards
has the correct data been entered into the computer system?
reliability and integrity
Has somebody deliberately or accidentally changed the data?
reliability and integrity
Are there any inconsistencies in the data?
reliability and integrity
How trustworthy is the computer hardware?
reliability and integrity
How often does the hardware fail?
reliability and integrity
How trustworthy is data stored on the computer?
reliability and integrity
Is the data stored on the computer outdated?
reliability and integrity
How can the computer hardware be protected from damage or unauthorized modification?
security
How can the data be protected from being changed, deleted or copied by unauthorized people?
security
Who is allowed to access the hardware and the files stored on a computer?
security
How can we protect the computer systems from computer virus and other malware?
security
How can we protect the computer systems from hackers?
security
What data should be considered private and what shouldn’t?
privacy and anonymity
How can data be kept private?
privacy and anonymity
Is it acceptable (or to what extent is it acceptable) to reduce privacy for the purpose of public safety?
privacy and anonymity
How can intellectual property of people be protected?
intellectual property
What intellectual property issues are specifically related to IT?
intellectual property
What intellectual property rights do people have?
intellectual property
What authentication method should be used?
authenticity
How secure are the authentication methods?
authenticity
what are some consequences of identity theft?
authenticity
Do all people have equal opportunities to accessing the benefits of IT?
the digital divide and equality of access
Can the information published on websites be read by all those it is intended for?
the digital divide and equality of access
How does the cost of IT hardware and software limit certain groups of people in using IT?
the digital divide and equality of access
Do all people have the same opportunities for using the resources of the Internet?
the digital divide and equality of access
should employees be monitored by their bosses?
surveillance
Under what circumstances is this acceptable?
surveillance
How can people be controlled with the help of IT?
surveillance
what benefits and problems does control offer?
surveillance
. How can IT help reduce the boundaries between cultures, countries and continents?
globalization and culture diversity
How can the globalization of the WWW be both a threat and an opportunity to minority groups?
globalization and culture diversity
What influence does the dominance of the English language on other cultures?
globalization and culture diversity
Is the Internet a threat or an opportunity to the culture of a society?
globalization and culture diversity
what should a policy contain?
policies
who is responsible for making the policy?
policies
what are possible consequences if users (or organisations) do not adhere to the policy?
policies
How long will the used standards and protocols be supported?
standards and protocols
What problems do people encounter when they want to upgrade old hardware systems?
standards and protocols
how well do people accept new technology?
people and machine
which task are performed better using robotics and which task are performed better by a person?
people and machine
Which tasks are done better with the help of a computer and which tasks are not?
people and machine
What are possible health and safety consequences arising from the use of ICT?
people and machine
what is the appropriate behaviour when using the computer
digital citizenship
What precautions should users take to minimize the possibility of data loss?
digital citizenship
how can computers be used ethically?
digital citizenship
