1.6: ETHICAL, LEGAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TRE fin Flashcards

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what ethical and cultural issues are there surrounding technology?

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-access to inappropriate or illegal content

-safety decisions by self driving vehicles

-social media sites that can lead to cyber bullying, trolling, etc

-social pressure to be online and to buy new technology

-not everyone can afford devices or access internet (digital divide)

-reliance on computers leads to stress and eye strain

-how much should be censored and monitored

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what legal issues are there surrounding technology?

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-how to keep personal data safe

-protection against hackers

-being able to protect media from being illegally copied

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what privacy issues are there surrounding technology?

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-websites can track users using their IP address

-social media activity and information is being used for things that weren’t previously considered

-threats such as viruses, farming and phishing can be used to get personal data without permission

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what environmental issues are there surrounding technology?

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-there is an increases in e waste and excessive landfill which leach toxins into the air, ground and water

-a growing need for earth metals increases the mining. this also uses a lot of energy

-manufacturers have created intentionally limited lifespans for devices so they are replaced more often

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what is the data protection act 2018?

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states that data must be:
-fairly and lawfully processed
-used for specific purposes only
-adequate, relevant and not excessive
-not kept longer than necessary
-kept secure

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what is the computer misuse act 1990?

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this bans:
-unauthorised access to computer material

-unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime

-unauthorised modification of computer material

it is also illegal to make, supply or obtain anything that can be used in these offences, including producing or distributing malware

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what is the copyright, designs and patents act 1988?

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this was designed to prevent the works of companies or individuals from being illegally used, copied or distributed

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what is a software license?

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a contract between the user and developer/owner that grants permission to user the software under given conditions

these conditions may specify a time limit or limitations such and non-commercial use only

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what is open source software?

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licensed but free to use

the source code can be viewed an edited

any derivatives of the work must also be made as open source software

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what is proprietary software?

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created and sold by companies as a license

you do not own the software or it’s copyright, only a license to use it

you don’t get access to the source code to modify it

eg. microsoft office

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what is freeware?

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free, but requires a license which commonly restricts its use and distribution like proprietary software

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