1.5
Legal, Moral, Cultural and Ethical Issues
Computing legislation and professional ethics
Computing related legislationMoral and ethical issues
Data Protection Act: Lawful processing, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation
Computer Misuse Act: Unauthorized access, intent to commit crime, modification
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act: Protects original works
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act: Surveillance and investigation powers
Environmental impact: E-waste, energy consumption, rare earth mining
Privacy concerns: Data collection, surveillance, profiling
Digital divide: Unequal access to technology globally
AI ethics: Bias, accountability, job displacement
Exam Tips
- •Always define key terms before explaining concepts
- •Use specific examples where possible to demonstrate understanding
- •Check mark allocation - one point per mark is a good guide