the bigger picture Flashcards
what is computing technology
an all-encompassing term referring to the hardware,soft ware and infrastructure that underpin current and emerging computer system
what is e waste
any form of discarded electronic equipment, including computing technology
what is carbon footprint
the amount of carbon dioxide an individual or organisation produces as a result of energy they consume
what are ethics
a set of moral principles that govern a persons behaviour
what is privacy
the right to be left alone and free from unwanted security and intrusion
what is personal data
information that is personal and unique to an individual
what is identity theft
the stealing of another persons personal details, such as their bank account number, for the purpose of making purchases and running up debts in their name
what is surveillance technology
cctv, drones, numper plate recognition, bugging and tracking devices.
what is a whistle blower
someone who draws attention to the activities of an organisation or person to be acting illegally or unethical
what are location based services
services that enable people to access and share real time location information online
what does digital inclusion mean
ensuring that everyone has affordable access to computing technology and the necessary skills to take advantage of it
what is the digital divide
the gap between people who are technology empowered and those who are technology-excluded
what is professionalism
the skill and competence expected of a person in a professional setting
what is intellectual property
a creation of the human mind that is unique and has a commercial value.
what is a patent
an exclusive right granted to an inventor to make use and sell an invention for a fixed period of time.
