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Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts
The wider impacts of digital technology and legislation.
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Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts
The wider impacts of digital technology, including privacy, legislation, cultural change, inclusion and environmental effects.
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Lesson 01
Technology and Society
Explain ethical, cultural, privacy and social impacts of digital technology.
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Lesson 02
Legal Responsibilities and Data
Explain legal responsibilities for personal data, computer access and copyright.
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Lesson 03
Environmental Impact of Computing
Explain environmental impacts across a computing device's lifecycle.
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Lesson 04
Balanced Impact Exam Response
Analyse digital impacts using relevant scenario evidence.
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Lesson 05
Data Protection and Personal Data
Explain personal data, security, access rights and responsible handling.
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Lesson 06
The Computer Misuse Act
Explain unauthorised access, intent and unauthorised modification under the Computer Misuse Act.
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Lesson 07
Copyright, Licensing and Intellectual Property
Explain copyright, ownership, licences and intellectual property.
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Lesson 08
Cultural Impacts of Technology
Explain communication, work, lifestyle, online communities and social change.
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Lesson 09
Accessibility, Inclusion and the Digital Divide
Explain accessibility, assistive technology, inclusive design and the digital divide.
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Lesson 10
Environmental Impacts of Technology
Explain e-waste, energy use, resource extraction, carbon footprint and sustainable behaviour.
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Lesson 11
Responsible Use, Online Behaviour and Emerging Ethical Issues
Explain responsible online behaviour, misinformation, cyberbullying and emerging AI ethics.
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Lesson 12
Exam Practice: Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts
Explain exam application across ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts.