Large amounts of
electricity are wasted
on cooling computer
hardware
Disposal of old devices
can cause issues when
left in landfill
Companies
are trying to
promote
electrical
recycling
It is often cheaper to send
products to other countries
for disposal
Data Centres can be
improved to use 88.9%
less electricity
New data centres are
being built in colder
countries to reduce
cooling costs
Electricity is often created
with fossil fuels - a
non-renewable resource
Recent
statistics
suggest that
the UK throws
away 2 million
tonnes of
recyclable
electronics
each year
Most components within an
electronic device can be reused or
melted down to help create other
products
Ethical
Until recently there were very few restrictions on computer systems
New regulations ensure: All users have an obligation to
public interest, they maintain professional competence
and integrity, they have a duty to the relevant
authority and to the profession.
Legal
Data Protection Act
Data must be processed fairly
It can only be used for the
purpose they said it will
They should only hold data
they actually need
Data must be accurate and up-to-date
Data must not be held
longer than needed
Data will be used in accordance with your rights
Data will be kept safe
Data will not be
transferred to another
country that doesn't have
similar laws
Helps users data
to stay personal
and protected
The Computer Misuse Act
Tries to restrict unauthorised access
to computer systems
Attempting to breach a system
Especially with the intention of taking
personal data to impersonate
someone else or impair their
system
Breach of a system with the
intention to change the data can
result in a Jail Sentence of up
to 10 years