Ethical Issues in Computing Y8 Plenary

What is mean by the term ethics?

• Principles that govern our behaviour based on what we believe to be right and wrong

• What is / isn't against the law

• Judging others based on what they believe to be correct

• Societies standards of conduct based on moral values

Which of the following would not impact someone's ethical beliefs?

• Stakeholders

• Societal issues

• Legislation

• Location

What are the 3 areas of environmental impact which technology affects?

• Materials

  E-waste

  Age of devices

• Shipping

  E-waste

  Energy use

• Materials

  E-waste

  Energy use

• Materials

  Social media

  Energy Use

Which of the following is not a piece of legislation?

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Anti Hacking Act 2001

• Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Which of the following factors contribute to a digital divide?

• Age

• Education

• Location

• Income

What is the definition of a stakeholder?

• People who have a vested interest and may benefit

• The owner of a company

• The investor of a company

• The person who holds the most power and responsibility within a company