IT - Unit 1: Moral & Ethics (copy)

Technotrash

Waste generated from the disposal of information technology

Environmental impact

Negative effects on the environment caused by information technology

Limited technology access

Lack of access to technology, particularly among economically disadvantaged individuals

Educational limitations

Inability to utilize technology for educational purposes

Online misconduct

Negative behavior exhibited on the internet

Consequences of online misconduct

Negative effects on employment and legal issues resulting from inappropriate online behavior

Online abuse and suicide

Victimization online leading to suicide

Netiquette

Guidelines for appropriate online behavior

Globalization

Increasing interconnectedness and integration of the world

Outsourcing

Contracting work to external companies

Cultural impact of globalization

Effects on cultures due to increased global connections

Spread of diseases

Increased transmission of diseases due to globalization

Increased pollution

Rise in environmental pollution due to globalization

Freedom of expression

Ability to freely express views and opinions using technology

Censorship

Restriction of offensive opinions to prevent causing offense

Acceptable use policies

Guidelines governing employee use of IT systems

Termination of contract

Ending of employment agreement due to policy breach

Health and Safety concerns

Issues related to physical well-being with IT systems

Copyright infringement

Unauthorized downloading of copyrighted material

Threat of computer misuse

Risk of hacking, viruses, and other malicious activities

Data protection

Safeguarding the data of individuals

Privacy concerns

Issues related to the misuse of personal information

Accessibility of IT systems

Ensuring IT systems are usable by people with disabilities

Computer Misuse Act (1990)

Legislation protecting against theft and damage of information

Police and Justice Act 2006

Extension of the Computer Misuse Act to cover additional offenses

Data Protection Act (1998)

Legislation protecting the privacy of personal information

Copyright, Designs & Patents Act (1988)

Legislation protecting the rights of creators of original works

Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations (1992)

Extension of copyright protection to computer programs

Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations (1992)

Regulations to ensure safety when using display screen equipment

Consumer Right Act (2015)

Legislation consolidating consumer rights and covering digital content

Disability Discrimination Act (1995)

Legislation preventing discrimination against disabled individuals

Disability Discrimination Act (2005)

Amendment to the original Disability Discrimination Act

Equality Act (2010)

Legislation replacing the Disability Discrimination Act

British Standards Institute

Organization defining national standards for best practices

Open Accessibility Framework

Guideline for ensuring accessibility of IT systems

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 and 2.0

Guidelines for making web applications accessible