Impact & ethics · Both
Ethics, Law & Environmental Impact
Computing has social consequences. GCSE expects awareness of law, ethics, sustainability and unequal access.
Law and ethics
• Data protection / privacy expectations
• Computer misuse (unauthorised access and damage)
• Copyright and intellectual property
• Ethical issues: AI bias, surveillance, automation and jobs
• Professional responsibility
Environment and access
• Energy use of data centres and devices
• E-waste and recycling
• **Digital divide** – unequal access to devices, connectivity and skills
• Designing for accessibility
Practice questions
1. Name two legal concerns in computing.
2. What is the digital divide?