Ethical, Legal and Environmental impacts

Question 1

Name the 3 acts

Answer 1

-Copyright designs and patents act 1988
-Computer misuse act 1990
-Data protection act 2018

Question 2

When was the copyright and designs act legislated

Answer 2

1988

Question 3

When was the computer misuse act legislated

Answer 3

1990

Question 4

When was the data protection act legislated

Answer 4

2018

Question 5

What does copyright do. Give some examples

Answer 5

Exists to protect peoples creative works like:
-a picture, drawing or photograph
-a video, television programme or film
-text, such as a book, article or report
-a game

Question 6

When you buy something what are you given that allows you to use the material

Answer 6

A license

Question 7

Unless you have permission what is illegal to do under The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Answer 7

-Make copies
-Publish or sell it
-Distribute it
-Sell copies of it

Question 8

Under The Computer Misuse Act 1990 what is it illegal to do

Answer 8

-Access data stored on a computer unless you have permission
-Access data with the intent to commit further crimes with it
-Make any changes to data stored on a computer without permission. Including downloading malware or viruses

Question 9

To be found guilty under The Computer Misuse Act 1990 what must be proved

Answer 9

Clear intent

Question 10

What’s the maximum punishment if found violating The Computer Misuse Act 1990

Answer 10

A £5,000 fine or several years’ imprisonment.

Question 11

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 what must personal data be

Answer 11

-Fairly and legally processed
-Obtained for specific, explicit and legitimate purposes
-Adequate and relevant
-Accurate and up to date
-Handled in a way that ensures security

Question 12

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 what must personal data not be

Answer 12

-Kept for longer than necessary
-Excessive

Question 13

Name the 2 types of software licenses

Answer 13

Open source and Proprietary

Question 14

What is open source software

Answer 14

When it is free to the public and the source code is available so people can make changes to it

Question 15

Name 2 examples of open source software

Answer 15

-LibreOffice
-GIMP

Question 16

What is proprietary software

Answer 16

When you have to buy it and be given a license to use it. They should have very few bugs and the source code is kept.

Question 17

Name 2 examples of proprietary software

Answer 17

-Office365
-Adobe

Question 18

Why is it difficult to recycle computers

Answer 18

Many of the things inside or toxic or dangerous to dispose of like the lithium batteries inside.

Question 19

Why does the computer industry use so much energy

Answer 19

Most of the materials used have to be mined and transported far. Manufacture is also quite energy using. Also the web servers and data servers often have to run 24/7 using a constant supply of enegry.

Question 20

Where do most waste computers end up and why might this be an ethical concern

Answer 20

Most end up in low income countries such as Agbogloshie in Ghana. As most of the materials inside are dangerous we are putting these people at risk and using them as cheap labour to do the jobs we can’t be bothered to do.

Question 21

What conditions are most phones in when thrown away

Answer 21

Most are fully functioning or just need minor repair

Question 22

What is the digital divide

Answer 22

Thee division that exists between those people who can use technology and are comfortable doing so, and those who are not.

Question 23

Who does the digital divide effect

Answer 23

The young/ old. The poor/ rich. Those with good wifi like those in urban settings/ those with poor wifi like those in rural settings

Question 24

How have computers effected the work-force

Answer 24

Many low-skilled jobs are now being replaced by robots. This does open up new jobs but most of the new jobs are in the technology sector requiring some study.

Question 25

Why do some people find it difficult to find jobs in a world full of computers

Answer 25

Most low skilled jobs are being taken by robots and many office jobs now also require IT experience. This makes it difficult with those without to find jobs.

Question 26

How do most people work now

Answer 26

At home

Question 27

Is working from home a good thing or a bad thing

Answer 27

Home working allows
-More flexible hours
-Less commuting
-Employers have more options for employees

Home working can
-Easily be disrupted by distractions
-Make workers feel alone or isolated
-Disrupt home/work life balance
-Take jobs from people in specific countries as employers often go to countries where the wage is lower

Question 28

How does technology bring concerns for public safety

Answer 28

New surveillance systems by police can alter public behaviour like peaceful protesting. Also with new inventions like self-driving cars we are yet to have rules and regulations to keep people safe. It is completely new territory.

Question 29

How does technology bring concerns for data security

Answer 29

Personal data is precious and needs to be protected. Recent times have shown an increase in ransomware and malware to obtain data. These can be used in future crimes like identity theft and others.