Computer Science GCSE
Ethical issues
What Ethical issues means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Ethical issues
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Ethical issues in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
Questions about what is right or fair, such as whether a company should sell personal data or a self-driving car should prioritise one life over another.
Topics that use Ethical issues
Related terms
- Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
- Cultural issues
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Environmental issues
- Software licences
- Legal issues
Using Ethical issues in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
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