Topic 6 - Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental imacts. Flashcards
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What is the data protection act?
The Data Protection Act is a UK law that regulates how personal data must be handled by organizations.
It ensures that individuals’ data is protected, accurately stored, and only used for specific, legal purposes.
What is the Computer Misuse Act?
The Computer Misuse Act is a UK law that makes it illegal to access or modify computer systems and data without permission.
What is the Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act?
The Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act is a UK law that protects intellectual property by giving creators the exclusive rights to their work, such as writing, art, music, and software.
What is open-source software?
Open-source software is software whose source code is made publicly available and can be modified, distributed, and used by anyone, typically under a license often free.
What is proprietary software?
Proprietary software is software that is owned by an individual or company, and its source code is not available to the public. Users must purchase or license it, and they cannot modify or distribute the software. It is paid for.
Advantages and disadvantages of open source.
Free to use
Customizable
Community support
Disadvantages
Limited support
Compatibility issues
Security risks
Advantages and disadvantages of propriotary software.
Professional support – Vendors often offer customer service and technical support.
More polished – Typically has fewer bugs and better user experience and more updates.
Security – Closed source means it can be harder for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities.
Disadvantages
Cost – You have to pay for a license, which can be expensive.
Limited customization – You cannot modify the software to meet your specific needs.
Dependency on vendor – If the vendor discontinues the software, you may be left without updates or support.
What is an ethical issues and examples?
Is something morally correct? - unemployment, sensor ship.
What is a cultural issue?
How groups within society are being affected? - Young people, poor people.
What are environmental issues?
