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