A1 How does technology impact us

How could the data be lost?

What might the data include?

What could criminals use the data for?

Which category of impact is this? Hackers hit A-list law firm of Lady Gaga, Drake and Madonna. Hackers claim to have 756 gigabytes of data including contracts and personal emails and are claiming a ransom for return.

• Legal

• Environmental

• Cultural

• Ethical

• Privacy

Which category of impact is this? In 2017, China built a 250-acre solar farm shaped like a giant panda. The company involved is building 100 farms like this. Each 100-megawatt solar farm can power 10,000 houses.

• Legal

• Environmental

• Cultural

• Ethical

• Privacy

Which category of impact is this? Digital technology is fuelling a loneliness epidemic. Though figures show internet use among older people is increasing, nearly four million people over 65 [have] never used the internet (Age UK, 2018).

• Legal

• Environmental

• Cultural

• Ethical

• Privacy

Which category of impact is this? Artificial intelligence: Algorithms face scrutiny over potential bias. More research into computer algorithms is needed as they could have gender or race biases, the government has warned. It announced independent watchdog the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) will investigate algorithms used in the justice and financial systems.

• Legal

• Environmental

• Cultural

• Ethical

• Privacy

Which category of impact is this? Apple Martin tells off Hollywood actress mother Gwyneth Paltrow for sharing photo (of Apple) without consent. Fourteen-year-old Apple Martin publicly criticised her mother Gwyneth Paltrow for oversharing, reflecting unease of an entire generation. The Instagram post was a photo of her (Apple) with her face largely covered by ski goggles.

• Legal

• Environmental

• Cultural

• Ethical

• Privacy

What are the laws relating to computers?

Who is the Data Protection Act (DPA) for?