Social, Legal & Ethical Issue of Computing Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the digital divide?
The divide between people who have access to technology versus people who don’t, different age groups and developed vs none developed countires
What are the laws you should be aware of?
-Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
-Computer Misuse Act 1990
-Data Protection Act 1984 & 1998
-Health and Safety Regulations 1992
-Regulation of Investigatory Powers 2000
-The Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002
What type of media does the CopyRight ,designs and Patents act cover?
-Digital media
-Books
What is Copyright?
A legal right that protects original works of authorship from being copied,distributed or performed without creators permission
What is the Design Right?
Protects visual appearance of product or packaging
What does Patent mean regarding Copyright, Designs and Patents Act?
Protects new and inventive technical solutions, providing the owner with exclusive rights to use, make, or sell their invention for a limited time
What are the Main points of the Computer Misuse Act?
Criminalises unauthorised access to computer systems and data, and the damaging and destroying of these
What are the consequences of breaking the Computer Misuse Act?
-Fines
-Prison
-Confiscation of assets
What are some principles of the Data Protection Act?
-Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully
-Processed for limited processes
-Adequate,Relevant and not excessive
-Accurate and kept up to date
-Not be kept longer than necessary
-Secure
-Not to be transferred to a country outside the EU without adequate protection
-Processed in accordance with the rights of data subject rights
What does personal data mean?
Information that can be used to identify a living person
What does Regulation of Investigatory Powers allow?
Security and intelligence services have the right to intercept messages and communications.
What is Digital Rights Movement and why is it controversial?
A technology that controls access to copyrighted material and protects it from unauthorised use. Controversial as it limits user access to content and violates privacy property rights
What is the purpose of The Electronic Commerce Regulations?
To encourage better use of e-commerce and boost consumer confidence by clarifying rights and obligations of businesses and consumers.
What is a robot?
A robot is a lovable mechanical structure that can sense its surroundings and manipulate things, with its actions controlled by computer programs.
What are advantages of using robots?
-More efficient-no human error
-Life threatening jobs can be handled by robots
-Don’t get paid a salary
What are disadvantages of robots?
-Malfunction
-Expensive to make
-Unemployment
