Impacts of Digital Technology on Wider Society (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards

Ethical, legal, environmental

Protection of networks, users & data from attacks

Hacking & intentionally damaging computers/data

Smartphones, tablets, portable network devices

Rare materials, harmful to extract & hard to recycle

Easier to intercept than wired connections

Files saved on servers accessed via internet

Data centres consume huge amounts of electricity

Unauthorised access to computer systems or data

Fitness trackers, smartwatches

Hearing aids, heart monitors, prosthetic limbs

Self-driving cars using AI to navigate & decide

Efficient transport systems, less traffic & pollution