Define legal issue.
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Define legal issue.
A legal issue is a problem or dispute concerning the interpretation, application, or violation of laws.
True or False?
Data protection is an example of a legal issue in computing?
True.
Legal issues in computing include copyright, cybersecurity, and data protection.
Define ethical issue.
An ethical issue is a situation that raises questions about what is right and wrong
What is algorithmic bias?
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 or False?
Digital piracy can lead to significant revenue loss for creators.
True.
Digital piracy can lead to significant revenue loss for creators when consumers access pirated content instead of purchasing it legally.
Define cultural issue.
A cultural issue is an issue that relates to the impact of technology on the nature and culture of society.
What is the digital divide?
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 or False?
Remote working can lead to social isolation.
True.
A negative cultural impact of remote working is the potential for social isolation due to a lack of social interaction.
Define environmental issue.
An environmental issue is an issue caused by the manufacturing and use of computers that has a negative impact on the environment.
True or False?
Use of natural resources is not an environmental impact of computers.
False.
Examples of environmental issues in computing include:
use of natural resources
energy consumption
pollution caused by the production, distribution, and disposal of technology.
Define privacy issue.
A privacy issue is an issue that comes from collecting, accessing, or using personal information without consent or control.
What is face recognition?
Face recognition is the use of cameras and technology to identify individuals, potentially without their knowledge or consent.
True or False?
Internet monitoring is used to detect and remove illegal or harmful content online.
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.
What are arguments in favour of internet monitoring?
Arguments in favour of internet monitoring include:
promoting responsible online behaviour
preventing cyberbullying.
What are arguments against internet monitoring?
Arguments against internet monitoring include
concerns about limitations to free speech
potential abuse by authorities,
biased algorithms leading to censorship.
What is the Data Protection Act?
The Data Protection Act (DPA) is a law that protects personal data from being misused.
Define personal data
Personal data is information such as name, address, date of birth, race, and religion.
True or False?
A company must delete personal data once they no longer have a need for it.
True.
A company must delete personal data once they no longer have a need for it.
What does the Computer Misuse Act concern?
The Computer Misuse Act concerns the malicious use of computers.
Define unauthorised access to computer materials
Unauthorised access to computer materials is when someone accesses computer materials without permission
What is the Copyright Designs & Patents Act?
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 breach of which act?
Copying an original work is a primary breach under the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act.
Define software licence
A software licence is a legal agreement that lays out rules for how software can and can't be used.
Open source software allows
Open source software allows access to the source code to edit/change, is usually free, and may allow editing and distribution.
True or False?
Proprietary software always costs money.
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 or False?
Open source software may not receive regular updates.
True.
Open source software may not receive regular updates.
State the the Data Protection Principles
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.