Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of technology

• What does the term "ethical" relate to?

  Beliefs about right and wrong
• What is cybersecurity?

  Protection against unauthorized data use
• What does a code of ethics define?

  Acceptable behavior within an organization
• What is meant by "environment" in this context?

  Surroundings where organisms operate
• What are some ethical issues related to digital technology?

  • Drones and privacy concerns
  • Self-driving cars' life-or-death decisions
  • Artificial intelligence and potential harm to humans
• Why is a code of conduct important for employees?

  It ensures conformity to professional standards
• What enforces formal codes of ethics?

  Threat of disciplinary action
• What does the Computer Misuse Act (CMA) 1990 address?

  Misuse of computer systems
• What is an offence under the CMA?

  Accessing data without permission
• What does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 provide?

  Public access to information from authorities
• What does the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 regulate?

  Surveillance and investigation powers
• What does the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 apply to?

  All personal data
• What are some environmental impacts of digital technology?

  • Increased delivery lorries causing congestion
  • Paper consumption affecting rainforests
  • Disposal of old computers causing pollution
  • Heat generation from computers increasing emissions
  • Standby computers wasting electricity
  • Pollution from mining rare earth elements
  • Pollution from global assembly lines
• How does increased delivery lorries impact the environment?

  Causes congestion and carbon emissions
• What is the effect of old computer disposal on the environment?

  Pollution from toxic substances
• Why is it important to dispose of computer equipment correctly?

  To prevent pollution and health problems
• What contributes to increased carbon emissions in organizations?

  Installation of air conditioning systems
• What is a consequence of leaving computers on standby?

  Wasted electricity and increased emissions
• What environmental issue arises from mining rare earth elements?

  Causes pollution
• What is a consequence of global assembly lines?

  Pollution from transportation