Social issues

Question 1

Give examples of 2 different concerns for society that are associated with the Internet. State whether you think they are moral/ethical or legal issues.

Answer 1

Concerns associated with the Internet include:
Privacy issues eg companies, governments or individuals profiling people without their awareness
Cyberbullying
Online gambling addiction
Online gaming addiction
Social isolation
Loss of community cohesion
Companies moving call centres overseas – loss of jobs
Companies locating their ecommerce businesses overseas to avoid paying taxes
E-commerce may mean fewer high street shops – town centres shrink