ethical legal cultural and environmental impact

A legal issue is a problem or dispute concerning the interpretation, application, or violation of laws.

True. Legal issues in computing include copyright, cybersecurity, and data protection.

An ethical issue is a situation that raises questions about what is right and wrong

Algorithmic bias refers to the unintentional promotion of unfair biases in decision-making algorithms, leading to discriminatory outcomes in areas such as job recruitment, lending, and criminal justice.

True. Digital piracy can lead to significant revenue loss for creators when consumers access pirated content instead of purchasing it legally.

A cultural issue is an issue that relates to the impact of technology on the nature and culture of society.

The digital divide is an inequality in the access, use, education, and confidence in new technologies, often influenced by factors such as geography, cost, and age.

True. A negative cultural impact of remote working is the potential for social isolation due to a lack of social interaction.

An environmental issue is an issue caused by the manufacturing and use of computers that has a negative impact on the environment.

False. Examples of environmental issues in computing include:

A privacy issue is an issue that comes from collecting, accessing, or using personal information without consent or control.

Face recognition is the use of cameras and technology to identify individuals, potentially without their knowledge or consent.

True. Internet monitoring is employed by schools, businesses, and social media companies to detect and remove illegal or harmful content like hate speech, misinformation, or violent threats.

Arguments in favour of internet monitoring include:

Arguments against internet monitoring include

The Data Protection Act (DPA) is a law that protects personal data from being misused.

Personal data is information such as name, address, date of birth, race, and religion.

True. A company must delete personal data once they no longer have a need for it.

The Computer Misuse Act concerns the malicious use of computers.

Unauthorised access to computer materials is when someone accesses computer materials without permission

The Copyright Designs & Patents Act protects the intellectual property of an individual or a company and makes it illegal to copy, modify or distribute software or other intellectual property without permission.

Copying an original work is a primary breach under the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act.

A software licence is a legal agreement that lays out rules for how software can and can't be used.

Open source software allows access to the source code to edit/change, is usually free, and may allow editing and distribution.

False. Proprietary software is produced by professional companies and often costs money to purchase or use however, often free versions are made available with limited features.

True. Open source software may not receive regular updates.

The Data Protection Principles are:

1. Personal data must be fairly and lawfully processed
2. Personal data must be collected for specified and lawful purposes
3. Personal data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive
4. Personal data must be kept accurate and up to date
5. Personal data will not be kept for longer than is necessary
6. Personal data must be processed in line with people's rights.