Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Concerns

Explain what is meant by the right to be forgotten under GDPR.

Describe two legal issues that arise when storing personal data in the cloud, particularly when data crosses national borders.

Under the Data Protection Act / GDPR, what is "personal data"?

State three principles that organisations must follow when processing personal data under the Data Protection Act / GDPR.

A company collects customer email addresses for order confirmations, then later starts sending marketing emails to those addresses without asking. Which Data Protection principle does this most likely breach?

Under GDPR, what right does an individual have regarding incorrect personal data held about them by an organisation?

Why must organisations keep personal data secure under the Data Protection Act / GDPR?

A school keeps records of students' exam results for 50 years after they leave, with no clear reason for retaining this data. Which Data Protection principle is most likely being breached?

Which of the following is an individual's right under GDPR?

Explain why the Data Protection Act / GDPR requires organisations to obtain consent before collecting certain types of personal data.

What does the Computer Misuse Act make illegal?

What is the first (least serious) offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

Give an example of an action that would constitute "unauthorised modification of computer material" under the Computer Misuse Act.

A student guesses their teacher's password and logs into the school system just to look around, without changing anything. Which offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 has been committed?

Explain the difference between the second offence ("unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences") and the first offence under the Computer Misuse Act.

A hacker gains unauthorised access to a company's database and then deletes all of the customer records. Which offence(s) under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 apply here?

Why was the Computer Misuse Act introduced in 1990?

Which of the following would NOT normally be considered an offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

Explain why writing a program that is designed to delete files on another person's computer, even if it is never actually run, could still be an offence under the Computer Misuse Act.

A penetration tester is hired by a company to legally test its systems for vulnerabilities, with written permission. Why does this NOT breach the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

What is intellectual property?

What is open source software and give one advantage?

What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 protect?

What is software piracy?

A student downloads a "cracked" version of expensive software instead of buying a licence. Which law is being broken?

Explain one negative consequence of software piracy for software companies.

A company buys one licence for a piece of software but installs it on 50 computers across the office. What is this an example of?

Explain the difference between proprietary software and open source software in terms of copyright.

Which of the following is most likely to be a legitimate way to use copyrighted software?

Explain why the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act applies to computer programs in the same way it applies to books or music.

What are the environmental impacts of technology?

What is sustainable computing and give two examples of sustainable practices.

What is "e-waste"?

Explain why large data centres used to power cloud services are a significant environmental concern.

Which of the following would help reduce the carbon footprint of a company's IT department?

Describe one environmental issue caused by the manufacturing of computer hardware (e.g. the extraction of materials used in components).

Why is recycling old computer equipment through proper e-waste recycling schemes important?

Explain how virtualisation (running multiple virtual servers on one physical server) can reduce the environmental impact of computing.

A company decides to allow employees to work from home rather than commute to an office every day. Which environmental impact might this reduce?

Suggest two ways an individual could reduce the environmental impact of their personal technology use.

What is the digital divide?

Give two factors that can contribute to the digital divide.

A student without home internet access struggles to complete online homework that classmates with internet access can do easily. What social impact does this illustrate?

Explain why elderly people may be disproportionately affected by the digital divide, even if they can afford technology.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of the digital divide on society?

Suggest one way governments or organisations could help reduce the digital divide.

During a period when schools were closed and lessons moved online, which group of students would likely be most disadvantaged by the digital divide?

Explain why access to a smartphone alone may not fully bridge the digital divide for tasks like completing schoolwork.

Which of these best describes the "digital divide" between countries globally?

A local library offers free computer and internet access to the public. Explain how this could help reduce the impact of the digital divide.

Describe TWO issues around privacy and personal data online.

What is cultural impact of increased internet access?

Some argue there is a fundamental tension between privacy and security. Which statement best represents this tension?

State two potential health impacts of excessive technology use and suggest one way to mitigate each.

A car manufacturer replaces 300 assembly workers with robotic arms. Which statement best describes this?

Explain two ways social media has had a cultural impact on society.

What powers does the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 grant UK authorities?

A company uses an AI system to automatically shortlist job applicants based on their CVs. Suggest one ethical concern this raises.

Which of the following is an example of a potential ethical concern with widespread use of facial recognition technology in public spaces?

Explain why the large-scale collection of personal data by technology companies (e.g. for targeted advertising) raises ethical concerns, even if it is technically legal.