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Impacts and legislation

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What environmental harm does digital technology cause, and how can it be reduced?

The environmental impacts of digital technology, including energy consumption, the resources used to make devices, electronic waste (e-waste), and reuse and recycling.
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What ethical, cultural and social issues does digital technology raise for individuals and society?

The ethical, cultural and social impacts of digital technology, including the digital divide, the effect on employment and working practices, and issues such as misinformation and online behaviour.
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What does each of the main computing laws cover, and what does it make illegal?

The relevant legislation: the Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act, and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, including what each covers and the offences under each.
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How does the collection and tracking of data affect personal privacy, and what is the trade-off involved?

Privacy and the impact of data collection, tracking and surveillance, including cookies and location data, and the balance between privacy, security and convenience.
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