THE ISSUES

Question 1

Cybersecurity

Answer 1

Government cyber security may actually weaken own privacy if it grants govt access to personal data
Company may be held liable if it doesn’t protect data from unauthorised access - sued

Question 2

Mobile technologies

Answer 2

Amount your phone knows about you is already a breach of privacy
Constant replacement of mobile phones and batteries has negative impact on environment

Question 3

Wireless networking

Answer 3

Easier access for unauthorised Tesoro than wired network
Better for environment as less cabling
Privacy can be breached

Question 4

Cloud storage

Answer 4

Others may gain access to data when stored remotely
Providers must adhere to Data Protection Act

Fewer, more centralised data stores are better for environment as they reduce transport costs associated with distribution

Question 5

Theft of computer code / copyright of algorithms

Answer 5

Stealing code - ethically unsound

Gain advantage over others’ work

Question 6

Cracking

Answer 6

Ethically unsound as you are getting software which others pay money for

Privacy breach

Question 7

Hacking

Answer 7

Unauthorised access potentially breaches people’s privacy
Breaches CM act and DP act
Hacking often leads to additional crimes like stalking / breach of copyright

Question 8

Wearable technologies / Computer based implants

Answer 8

Wearable technologies same as mobile technologies

Implants - addition complication of replacement
May be potential major breach of privacy e.g. Contains biometric data / data about illnesses.