1. Legal, social, ethical and environmental issues when using ICT in businesses and organizations

2. The laws Organizations are covered by lots of different laws
You have to know about the laws that apply to the use of ICT

3. Need to ensure compliance with:
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
The Computer Misuse Act 1990
The Data Protection Act 1998
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

4. Things an organization must do to make sure they comply with the Data Protection Act

5. The importance of training
Employees must be made aware of the laws that apply to them
For example, they need to know about the misuses of ICT and how they can be prevented
They need to be trained on how to work safely

6. Changes in working practices due to the use of ICT

7. Collaborative home working/teleworking
Many organizations allow some employees to work from home
Home working/teleworking is made possible using ICT equipment and services
There are many advantages
There are also some disadvantages

8. The advantages of teleworking to the individual/employee

9. Disadvantages of teleworking to the employee

10. Advantages of teleworking to the employer

11. Disadvantages of teleworking to employers

12. The advantages of teleworking to society

13. The use of ICT for Security, monitoring, surveillance and data security and environmental issues
Checks are made on staff
Webcams being used at a distance
Transfer of back-ups off-site using internet
The use of ICT for security
Biometric access to computers
Access control to buildings and rooms
CCTV Cameras to deter theft and deliberate damage

14. The use of ICT for Security, monitoring, surveillance and data security and environmental issues
Monitoring s sent
Transaction logs
Investigating files saved
The use of ICT monitoring
Monitoring webpages looked at
Monitoring phone calls made
Monitoring amount of work done

15. The use of ICT for Security, monitoring, surveillance and data security and environmental issues
Face recognition used with CCTV
Internet searches made recorded by ISPs
s recorded by ISP
The use of ICT for surveillance
CCTV Cameras
Number plate recognition used with CCTV
Mobile phones calls recorded by phone company

16. The use of ICT for Security, monitoring, surveillance and data security and environmental issues
Regular backups taken
Access rights (e.g. read only. Read/write etc.)
Encryption
The use of ICT for data security
Use of User-IDs and passwords
Firewalls to prevent hacking
Virus checkers installed and regular scans

17. The use of ICT for Security, monitoring, surveillance and data security and environmental issues
Production of ICT systems
Energy
Resources – oil for plastics
Use of ICT Systems
Power and standby modes
The disposal of ICT systems
Landfill site
Dangerous toxic chemicals
Recycling and refilling.