1.6
Ethical, Legal, Cultural Issues
Laws and responsibilities in computing
Data Protection Act: Rules for storing personal data
Computer Misuse Act: Illegal hacking and malware
Copyright: Protects creative works from copying
Open source: Free to use/modify. Proprietary: Paid license
Environmental: E-waste, energy use, manufacturing impact
Privacy: Data collection, surveillance concerns
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