6 – Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology

what is meant by an ethical issue? (1)

What is considered to be right and wrong by society.

What is meant by an cultural issue? (1)

An issue which affects a particular religious, ethnic group, national or other group

What is trolling? (2)

· Leaving an off-topic messages in an online community to upset someone. · Causing public arguments with others online.

How can use of technology cause health problems? (4)

· RSI · Eye strain · Posture · Back problems

What is meant by the digital divide? (3)

· Division which exists between those individuals who can use technology and those who are not. · Differences in access to technology. · Groups having more access to technology compared to other groups. · Reasons include: o money o internet access o location o training o disability.

How does artificial intelligence impact on the medical profession? (5)

· Job replacement · Higher level of accuracy · More reliable · Cost · Improves diagnosis and treatment of patients

What year was the Data Protection Act last updated? (1)

2018

What are eight principles of the Data Protection Act 2018? (3)

· Data must be collected and used fairly · Data must only be held and used for the reasons which it was gathered · Data can only be used for registered purpose · Data held must be adequate, relevant and not excessive · Data must be accurate and up to date · Data cannot be kept for longer than necessary · Data must be kept safe and secure · Data cannot be transferred outside of the EU unless they have a suitable DPA law

What offences are illegal under the Computer Misuse Act? (3)

· Access computer systems without proper authorisation · Access computer systems with intent to commit a criminal offence · Alter data without permission

What are three examples of work covered by the Copyright Designs and Patents Act? (3)

· Songs · Books · Software · Music · Film · Video games

You purchase a CD. Under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act, what three things are illegal for you to do with or use the CD for? (3)

· Giving a copy to someone else · Selling a copy to someone else · Renting a copy to someone · Using it on a network

What is open source software? (3)

· Software which is distributed with no restrictions · Users have access to source code · Users can make modifications to the source code

What is proprietary software? (3)

· Software which is distributed with restrictions · Individuals buy a licence to use it · Users do not have access to source code