Using+Info+-+Implications+of+ICT

=Information Systems= = = =Using Information - Implications of ICT=

♦ Description and exemplification of the social implications of ICT in terms of: ease of access and availability of IS, information rich/poor and the impact of IS on social structures, educational qualifications and the need for citizens to be ICT aware, the range of jobs in industries that employ knowledge worker, online retail and changing shopping habits. (pp109-113)

♦ Description and exemplification of the legal implications of: (pp118-125) - Data Protection Act (1998): data protection principles; rights of data subject: responsibilities of data controller; role of the Information Commissioner - Computer Misuse Act (1990): offences - Copyright, Designs & Patents Act (1988): works covered; copyright ownership; use of copyrighted material - Health & Safety regulations: seating, lighting, RSI, eye strain and radiation

♦ Description and exemplification of the economic implications of ICT in terms of: the type of jobs and associated costs within various modern organisations, the effect of new ICT on business and individuals productivity and profitability. (pp125-127)

♦ Description and exemplification of the ethical implications of ICT in terms of: netiquette in both personal and business contexts, Information Intellectual Property Rights. (pp128-130)

Higher level
♦ Description and exemplification of the social implications of ICT in the following contexts: - globalisation and the impact of IS on business and societies - the impact on business organisations of an IS driven business model - e-commerce and the changing relationship between businesses and customers brought about by the internet - the development of individuals’ identities and persona when communicating on the internet - the right to private communications across the internet ♦ Identification, description, application and implications of current legislation applying to information systems, including: - Data Protection Act (1998): inadequacies of the 1984 Act; changes from the 1984 Act, including coverage of data in electronic transmission; requirement for prior consent of data subject; harmonization of EU Data Protection legislation; export of data; paper based records - Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988): application of copyright to computer software, computer databases, web content, and digital media; software piracy - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (including Lawful Business Practice regulations): purpose of the legislation, implications for electronic communication, monitoring of employees - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (2002): organisations covered, right of access to information, exemptions - Health & Safety regulations: employers’ responsibilities ♦ Description and exemplification of the economic implications of ICT in terms of: the impact on business organisations in relation to competitive advantage, business costs including initial/running and investment cost. ♦ Description and exemplification of the ethical implications of ICT in terms of: censorship and freedom of speech, privacy and encryption, global citizenship.