The Bigger Picture Flashcards
Computing technology
An all-encompassing term referring to the hardware,software and infrastructure that underpin current and emerging computer systems.
e-waste
Any form of discarded electronic equipment,including computing technology.
Carbon footprint
The amount of carbon dioxide an individual or organisation produce as a result of the energy they consume.
Ethics
A set of moral principles that govern a person’s behavior.
Privacy
The right to be left alone and free from unwanted scrutiny and intrusion.
Personal data
Information that is personal and unique to an individual.
Identity theft
The stealing of another person’s personal details,such as their bank account number,sort code or passport number,for the purpose of making purchases and running up debts in their name.
Surveillance technology
CCTV,drones,number plate recognition,bugging and tracking devices used to monitor and record people’s activities,often without their knowledge.
Whistle-blower
Someone who draws attention to the activities of and organisation or person believed to be acting illegally or unethically.
Location-based services
Services that enable people to access and share real-time location information online.
Digital inclusion
ensuring that everyone has affordable access to computing technology and the necessary skills to take advantage of it.
Digital divide
The gap between people who are technology-empowered and those who are technology-excluded.
Professionalism
The skill and competence expected of a person in a professional setting.
Intellectual property(IP)
A creation of the human mind that is unique and has a commercial value.
Patent
an exclusive right granted to an inventor to make,use and sell an invention for a fixed period of time.
