1.6 Ethical Legal Cultural and Environmental Impacts of Digital Technology

Overview

Digital technology has significantly impacted society, raising various concerns. 

• Ethical issues involve questioning the rightness of actions, like AI biases. 

• Legal matters encompass laws that regulate technology use. 

• The Computer Misuse Act 1990 penalises hacking, while the 

• Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 safeguards intellectual property rights. 

• The Data Protection Act 2018 guards personal data privacy. 

• Cultural issues explore how technology alters out norms and behaviour.

• Environmental matters relate to e-waste and energy usage.

• Privacy concerns focus on personal information protection.

• Open-source and proprietary software are governed by software licenses.

• Understanding these impacts and legal frameworks is essential for responsible technology usage.