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Environmental Impact of Construction of IT Equipment
Raw Materials: Mining metals like copper, and lithium for making phones, laptops, etc. harms the environment (destroys habitats, uses a lot of energy).
Manufacturing: Factories use large amounts of energy and water and emit greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.
Environmental Impact of the use of IT Equipment
High electricity use, which increases carbon emissions if they come from fossil fuels.
Big data centers produce lots of heat, needing more energy to cool them down.
Environmental Impact of the disposal of IT Equipment
E-Waste: When devices are thrown away, they often end up in landfills. They contain toxic chemicals (like lead and mercury) that can leak into the soil and water.
Recycling Problems: It’s hard to recycle IT equipment properly. sometimes it’s badly handled, causing pollution and health problems.
Positive Environmental Impacts of IT : environmental monitoring
Sensors: IT devices can monitor pollution levels, weather patterns, water quality, etc.
Early Warnings: Systems can alert people to natural disasters like floods or fires, saving lives and reducing damage
Positive Environmental Impacts of IT : smart homes
Energy Saving: Smart thermostats (like Nest) adjust heating/cooling automatically to save energy.
Lighting Control: Smart lights turn off when no one’s in a room, saving electricity.
Water Management: Smart irrigation systems water gardens only when needed, saving water.
Positive Environmental Impacts of IT : smart cities
Traffic Management: Smart traffic lights reduce congestion, lowering fuel use and pollution.
Waste Management: Smart bins can tell when they’re full, optimizing garbage collection and reducing unnecessary truck journeys.
Energy Grids: Smart grids distribute electricity more efficiently, reducing waste and blackouts.
Free/ publicly available wifi
digital payment
public safety (monitoring)
What are the legal issues associated with the use of information technology
systems
a. data protection
b. copyright
c. computer misuse
d. intellectual property.
explain the data protection act
Laws that protect how personal data is collected, stored, and used.
You must have consent to use someone’s personal data.
explain the copyright act
protects creators’ work (music, videos, software, etc.) from being copied.
You need permission or a license to use someone else’s content
explain the computer misuse act
Prevents people from using computers to cause harm or access data unlawfully.
Unauthorized access to someone’s files is illegal
explain the intellectual property act
Protects ideas and inventions like software, logos, and designs.
A company owns the code it creates. Others can’t copy or resell it.
moral and ethical issues in IT - privacy
People have a right to keep their personal data and online activity private.
Ethical IT systems should protect privacy and allow users to control what’s shared.
moral and ethical issues in IT - inclusion
ensuring all people, regardless of background, can access and benefit from technology.
Avoiding bias in algorithms that may exclude people
moral and ethical issues in IT - civil liberties
Civil rights like free speech, freedom of the press, and protection from surveillance.
Ethical tech systems respect these rights and avoid censorship and spying.
Governments or platforms may violate this by spying, censoring content, or tracking protestors
moral and ethical issues in IT - access
Making sure people can get the devices, internet, and services they need.
some people can’t afford laptops or fast internet, limiting education or job chances.
Ethical companies/
governments try to close the “digital divide.”
moral and ethical issues in IT - accessibility
Tech should be usable by people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
Designing websites that work with screen readers or adding captions to videos.
Ethical IT involves universal design – making systems work for everyone.
moral and ethical issues in IT - expression
People should be able to share their ideas, opinions, and art online – unless it promotes hate/violence.
Ethical platforms balance freedom of expression with safety.
Issues arise when posts are removed unfairly or when hate speech is left up.
moral and ethical issues in IT - association
The right to connect, collaborate, or form groups online.
Ethical systems should not unfairly ban people or communities.
Problems occur when governments or companies block communities based on politics, race, or beliefs.
What is Ubiquitous Wireless Access?
wireless internet is available almost everywhere, allowing people and devices to connect to the internet at any time and place.
impacts of Ubiquitous Wireless Access - smart cities
🚦** Traffic Management** - Sensors and cameras collect traffic data and adjust traffic lights in real time.
🗑️** Smart Waste Collection Bins** - send alerts when full to optimize collection routes (saves fuel + time).
🌍 Environmental Monitoring - Air, water, and noise sensors track pollution levels in real time.
💡 Smart Lighting Street - lights dim or brighten based on people or car movement.
🔐 Public Safety -Wireless CCTV and emergency alert systems improve response and surveillance.
impacts of Ubiquitous Wireless Access - location awareness
Wireless technology allows devices to know where you are
📍 Navigation & Maps - Apps like Google Maps guide you based on your exact position.
🛍️ Targeted Advertising - Stores send offers when you’re nearby using location-based services.
🧭 Asset Tracking - Companies track deliveries, vehicles, or equipment in real time.
🏥 Emergency Services 911 (or 112) can locate you instantly via your phone’s GPS.
🏃 Fitness Apps - Track running routes, distance, and location-based stats.
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