F Issues
The concepts, impacts and implications of issues resulting from the use of IT systems.
F1 Moral and ethical issues
The implications, for individuals, organisations and wider society, of moral and ethical factors of
using information technology.
• The moral and ethical factors of the use of information technology:
o privacy
o environmental
o unequal access to information technology
o online behaviour and netiquette
o globalisation
o freedom of speech and censorship
o acceptable use.
• The purpose and role of codes of practice produced by professional bodies for the use of
IT systems.
• The impact of codes of practice on individuals and organisations.
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