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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 produces as a result of the energy they consume
Ethics
a set of moral principles that govern a persons 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 persons personal details such as their bank account number sort code or passport number for the purpose of making purchases and running up debt in their name
Surveillance technology
CCTV , drones , number plate recognition , bugging and tracking devices used to monitor and record peoples activities often without their knowledge
Whistle blower
some who draws attention to the activities of an 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
Creative Commons
an organisation that allows people to set copyright terms for their intellectual property one use of a creative commons license is to allow people to copy material as long it is not used commercially
Open source software
software that is free to edit and redistribute`
Proprietary software
software that belongs to an individual or a company its license specifies that users are not allowed to modify the source code and places restrictions on its use
