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Topic 2- the internet Part 2 - Coggle Diagram
Topic 2- the internet Part 2
Mobile internet access
Advantages
You can access the internet from wherever you are
Can work more productively
Make changes to plans easily
Can work anywhere in the home or office
Disadvantages
Can never escape work
Can be expensive if accessed by phone
Increased security problems
Many places have no mobile internet access
Moral, ethical and social issues associated with the internet
Moral issues
Bullying
Inappropriate websites
Inaccurate websites
Spreading rumours
Employees emails being monitored
Email to give bad news
Ethical issues
Plagiarism
Sending spam emails
Companies monitoring staff internet activity
Hijacking a wireless network
Using photo edit software to distort reality
Social issues
Legal issues
Copyright
Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
hacking into a company's network to steal or damage data Or things like spreading phishing emails
Selling people's private information collected online. Companies need to abide by regulations when it collects information online.
Downloading from illegal sites on the internet. Who is breaking the law
Privacy issues
Class/social divisions
Organisations relocating
Addiction to computer games
Growth of E-commerce
Gambling addiction
Obesity
Ownership and censorship
who owns the internet
No one owns it. Material that would be illegal in a hard copy form is available on the internet.
No-one checks if the material is accurate
Should it be censored?
Some Governments are not democratic and censor TV media and the internet usage.
Governments have legal powers to check on internet usage to protect against terrorism
The internet's effects on communities
Positive
Negative
Lack of social interaction
Local shops close due to online sales
Digital divide in communities
Blogs and chats set up. Discuss local issues
Housebound people feel less isolated
Employment can be advertised on a local community website
Local citizens advice can be set up to deal with any problems
Factors
Economic and technological factors
In developing countries they would be lucky to have enough money to eat. Let alone get a computer.
They dont have the money
Worried about the actual essentials
Social factors
Fear of technology.
Male stereotypes in the area
Geographical factors
Internet access depends on which country you live in.
Some areas within a country may not have broadband
Governments in more developed countries provide broadband to schools and libraries. In underdeveloped countries they do not have this luxury.
This may also influence a person's wealth or education
More IT jobs in large cities