Moral & Ethical Issues (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards

Controlling/restricting access to content deemed inappropriate, harmful, or sensitive

Freedom of expression vs protecting societal interests

Concerns about right/wrong when censoring internet content

Impact of censorship on society & social dynamics

Principles guiding fair & just implementation of censorship

How censorship reflects & affects cultural values & norms

Restricting hate speech/explicit material for children/vulnerable

Restricting content limits ability to stay informed

Users should know when & why content is censored

Cultures find different content offensive/inappropriate

Reduces exposure to violent/extremist/explicit content

Excessive censorship silences dissenting voices

Not all content removal is censorship; some is lawful regulation