I. Positive IT has had a massive impact in the last 40 years. People rely on using technology to stay in touch with people. Technology has had a positive.

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IT has had a massive impact in the last 40 years. People rely on using technology to stay in touch with people.

Technology has had a positive impact on peoples lives. Do you agree?

People who live in rural areas can stay in touch with the outside world.

People can stay in touch with others that live far away.

NegativeSo why do some people disagree?

More people shop online, which is taking business away from traditional shops.

People become less sociable because they don’t talk face to face.

Positive

IT has created many jobs for people. Employees can now be recruited from a wider field and people living in remote areas can work or learn from home.

Negative

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1998) protects the creators of some types of media. Music, videos and software are all protected by the copyright law.

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1998) protects the creators of some types of media. Music, videos and software are all protected by the copyright law.

Almost everything you do on a computer is recorded somewhere. Your personal privacy is always at risk. Personal information relating to you is covered by the Data Protection Act. There are 8 principles of the data protection act.

1. Data must be collected and used fairly and inside the law. 2. It must only be held and used for the reasons given to the Information Commissioner. 3. Data can only be used for the purpose of which it was collected. 4. The information held must be enough, relevant and not excessive 5. It must be accurate and be kept up to date. 6. It must not be kept longer than is necessary for the registered purpose7. The information must be kept safe and secure. This includes keeping the information backed up and away from any unauthorised access. 8. The files may not be transferred outside of the European Economic Area unless the country that the data is being sent to has a suitable data protection law.

Almost everything you do on a computer is recorded somewhere. Your personal privacy is always at risk. Personal information relating to you is covered by the Data Protection Act. There are 8 principles of the data protection act.

1. Data must be collected and used fairly and inside the law. 2. It must only be held and used for the reasons given to the Information Commissioner. 3. Data can only be used for the purpose of which it was collected. 4. The information held must be enough, relevant and not excessive 5. It must be accurate and be kept up to date. 6. It must not be kept longer than is necessary for the registered purpose7. The information must be kept safe and secure. This includes keeping the information backed up and away from any unauthorised access. 8. The files may not be transferred outside of the European Economic Area unless the country that the data is being sent to has a suitable data protection law.

It is illegal to:

Unequal AccessUnequal AccessNot everyone in the UK has access to broadband because they live too far away from a telephone exchange.

Older people can not use technology as well as younger people because they are not used to it.

Furthermore internet access is very expensive, not including the cost of computers and laptops that cost from £200 to £2000. Depending on where you live, it can cost more.

Furthermore internet access is very expensive, not including the cost of computers and laptops that cost from £200 to £2000. Depending on where you live, it can cost more.

Unequal Access In UgandaUnequal Access In Uganda

The digital divide is getting bigger as poorer countries are being left behind.

In Kampala, Uganda, there is an organization for ICT.

It offers training in all areas related to ICT.

The digital divide is getting bigger as poorer countries are being left behind.

In Kampala, Uganda, there is an organization for ICT.

It offers training in all areas related to ICT.