CS7 · Impacts 1 / Impacts 2 / Impacts 3 / Law 1 Impacts of digital technology mind map
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Impacts 1
Ethical reasoning: Consider consequences rights and competing interests
Privacy and surveillance: Data collection can help and intrude
Digital access: Unequal equipment skills and connectivity affect opportunity
Work and automation: Tasks jobs and skills can change
Impacts 2
Culture and communication: Connections and content can influence communities
Algorithmic decisions: Biased inputs and design can produce unfair outcomes
Environmental production: Devices use materials and energy throughout their life
Environmental use and disposal: Energy e-waste and recovery need consideration
Impacts 3
Constructing an evaluation: Use the scenario and justify a balanced conclusion
Law 1
Data Protection Act 2018: Regulate processing of personal information
Data-protection principles: Limit data use and protect people's rights
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Unauthorised access and interference are offences
Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protect rights in original creative work
Connections
Impacts 1 → Impacts 2: Social and privacy consequences extend to work, culture and the environment.
Impacts 3 → Law 1: Scenario judgements must respect lawful and proportionate personal-data use.
