ethical legal and environmental issues computing

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Created on: 11-05-21 12:07

examples of ethical issues

Computer Crime
Privacy

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definition of a ethical issue

Ethical issues involve religion,
moral responsibilities, customs/cultural, societal beliefs, self conscience and professional rules and regulations as the case may be. A number of professional organizations in the field of computing have published their

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examples of legal issues

piracy (hacking and the environment).

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definition of legal issues

Are the laws that govern how we use computers. There are also ethical concerns about issues such as piracy, hacking and the environment. There are laws in place to govern the use of computers and the internet. However, legal issues are not always straight

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examples of environmental issues

Heavy elements used in batteries or circuits pollute groundwater and kill animals who drink
that water.
Batteries used in computers are flammable which makes them an unsafe item in landfills as they can catch fire any time.
Computers and its spare parts

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definition of environmental issues

Environmental issues There are concerns that the
manufacturing and use of computers has a negative impact on the environment. To produce, distribute and use computers, resources are required. Metals and plastics are used to manufacture components, and en

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