Ethics and Technology Flashcards
Anonymity
When the individual who produced some particular information cannot be identified from that information
Artificial Intelligence
Simulation of human-intelligence processed by computer systems
Automation
Process of using computer systems to replace human workers
Censorship
Restricting what information can be viewed or produced
Discrimination
Taking action that harms a particular group of people, whether intentional or unintentional
Informed Consent
Ensuring that users of a system are made aware of how the system uses their data and have given permission for their data to be used this way
Personal Data
Information relating to an identifiable individual
Piracy
Unauthorised reproduction of copyrighted material
Privacy
Right of all people to keep their personal data confidential
The Computer Misuse Act
Regulation that prevents anyone from attempting to gain unauthorised access to a computer system
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
Regulation that limits how another person’s work can be redistributed and used
The Data Protection Act
Regulation that defines how personal data can be used
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
Regulation that allow government bodies to intercept data for investigations
