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• What is a general trend regarding home devices mentioned in the study material?

  There is an increase in always-on, voice-activated devices in the home.
• What has risen alongside the increase in voice-activated devices?

  There is a rise in CCTV.
• What social technology has seen an increase according to the study material?

  There is a rise in social media and GPS tracking.
• Why is censorship implemented in some countries?

  Censorship is used to prevent political unrest and preserve culture.
• How do geography and economy affect access to networks and power?

  The geography and economy of a country affect access to networks and power.
• What impact does increased mobile technology have on communication?

  Increased mobile technology impacts how people communicate, leading to issues like cyberbullying.
• What are the key ethical and cultural issues mentioned in the study material?

  • Privacy issues
  • Stakeholder interests
  • Environmental concerns
• Who might be interested in the impact of technology on business?

  Anyone with an interest in a business.
• What are the interests of different stakeholders in a business context?

  • Company owners: profits and reputation
  • Workers: jobs and salary
  • Customers: price and convenience
  • Suppliers: costs
  • Local community: environment and jobs
• What is a consequence of manufacturing computers?

  Manufacturing computers uses fossil fuels.
• What percentage of global energy is used by data centers?

  Data centers use 2% of global energy.
• What hazardous issue is associated with computers?

  Computers contain hazardous materials, often shipped to other countries for disposal.
• What are the environmental issues related to technology mentioned in the study material?

  • Use of fossil fuels in manufacturing
  • Limited natural resources
  • Hazardous materials in computers
• What is Creative Commons Licensing?

  It is a way to grant copyright permissions to creative work.
• What does Creative Commons Licensing allow an author to do?

  It allows an author to retain copyright while allowing others to copy, distribute, and make some uses of their work.
• What is proprietary software?

  Proprietary software is software that users cannot modify and is copyright protected.
• What are the characteristics of proprietary software?

  Proprietary software is usually paid for, licensed per user or per computer, and fully tested and supported by developers.
• What is open-source software?

  Open-source software is software that users can modify and distribute.
• What are the characteristics of open-source software?


  Open-source software can be installed on any number of computers, has community support, and users have access to the source code.
• What does the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988 make illegal?

  It is illegal to copy, modify, or distribute software, music, video, or other intellectual property without permission of the author.
• What are the key points of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016?

  • Data should be processed for a clear purpose.
  • Data must be relevant and not excessive.
  • Data should be accurate and up-to-date.
  • Data must be kept only as long as necessary.
  • Data must be secure.
  • Data should be held only in countries agreed by the ICO.
• What rights do individuals have under the Data Protection Regulation?

  Individuals have the right to access data, have data corrected, and the right to erasure (to be forgotten).
• What is the Computer Misuse Act 1990 concerned with?

  The Computer Misuse Act 1990 makes it illegal to make any unauthorized access to data with the intent to commit further offenses or modify data, e.g., with viruses.
• Who are stakeholders in the context of technology issues?

  • Individuals or groups affected by or involved in the issue
  • Less obvious groups should also be considered
• What technologies are involved in the issues discussed in the study material?

  Technologies involved include Artificial Intelligence, The Cloud, Networking, Databases, and Surveillance.
• What ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns should be considered regarding technology issues?

  • Which law applies to the issue?
  • What will be the impact on the environment or society?
  • Is there a "right and wrong" angle to consider?
• What potential solutions might address technology-related issues?

  • Technology
  • The law
  • Education
  • Cultural change
• What are some general key points regarding technology in society?

  • Increase in always-on, voice-activated devices
  • Rise in CCTV and social media
  • Impact of geography and economy on network access
  • Increased mobile technology leading to cyberbullying
• What are some ethical and cultural issues related to technology?

  • Privacy issues affecting individuals and businesses
  • Censorship to prevent unrest and preserve culture
  • Stakeholders affected include company owners, workers, customers, suppliers, and local communities
• What are some environmental issues related to technology?

  • Manufacturing computers uses fossil fuels
  • Limited natural resources available
  • Data centers consume 2% of global energy
  • Hazardous materials in computers often shipped for disposal
• What is Creative Commons Licensing?

  A way to grant copyright permissions to creative work
• What is proprietary software?

  Software that users cannot modify and is usually paid for
• What is open-source software?

  Software that users can modify and distribute
• What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 make illegal?

  Copying, modifying, or distributing software without permission
• What are the key principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR 2016?

  • Data must be processed for a clear purpose
  • Data should be relevant and not excessive
  • Data must be accurate and up-to-date
  • Data should be kept only as long as necessary
  • Data must be secure
  • Data should be held only in agreed countries
• What rights do individuals have under Data Protection Regulation?

  • Right to access data
  • Right to have data corrected
  • Right to erasure (to be forgotten)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right not to be used for marketing
• What does the Computer Misuse Act 1990 make illegal?

  Unauthorized access to data with intent to commit further offences
• Who are stakeholders in technology-related issues?

  • Individuals or groups affected by the issue
  • Consider less obvious groups, such as local communities and suppliers
• What technologies are involved in modern issues?

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • The Cloud
  • Networking
  • Databases
  • Surveillance
• What ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns are associated with technology?

  • Relevant laws that apply to the issue
  • Potential impacts on the environment and society
  • Consideration of moral "right and wrong" perspectives