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Legal, Ethical, Cultural + Enviromental issues - Coggle Diagram
Legal, Ethical, Cultural + Enviromental issues
Cultural
'Cultural issues' is the term used for computer matters that have an effect on the nature and culture of society.
The digital divide is the division that exists between those people who can use technology and are comfortable doing so, and those who are not.
This division also extends to those people who can afford such technology, and those that cannot. Not everyone can afford the latest smartphone or games console. This is not just a national issue, but an international one too.
A further division exists between those people who have good computer skills and those who do not. Many employers now require good IT skills, and jobseekers who lack those skills may find it difficult to gain employment.
Ethical
Ethics are moral principles, or rules, which govern a person's attitudes and behaviour.
Ensuring public safety is paramount. As new technologies are introduced, they bring safety concerns.
Personal data is precious and needs to be kept safe. Unfortunately, there are people that attempt to hack systems in order to gain access to other people's data.
Some people may also use malware to obtain data. Recent times have seen the increased use of a type of malware known as ransomware.
Once the ransomware infects a computer it encrypts data on it, denying users access unless a ransom is paid.
Enviromental
Environmental issues are those where the manufacturing and use of computers has had a negative impact on the environment.
Resources are needed to in order for computers to be produced, distributed and used. Metals and plastics are used to manufacture components, while energy is expended in distributing equipment and in using it.
Many computer components are either hard to recycle or contain toxic materials, such as lead.
many people replace older technology before it fails simply because they perceive it to be old-fashioned or out of date
All of this means that computers have a heavy impact on the environment, which is unlikely to decrease in the near future.
Legal
Computer Misuse act
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Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences.
Data Protection act
Under the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to find out what information the government and other organisations store about you.