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3.8 Ethical, legal and environmental impacts

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How does digital technology affect the environment?

Understand the environmental impact of digital technology, including energy use, e-waste and the use of finite raw materials, and how impacts can be reduced.
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What ethical, legal and cultural issues does technology raise?

Understand the ethical, legal and cultural issues raised by digital technology and how stakeholders are affected.
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What laws protect data and govern the use of computers?

Understand privacy issues and the key UK legislation, including the Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act and copyright law.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Computer Science 3.8, covering privacy issues and the key UK laws, including the Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act and copyright law.
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