Privacy, GDPR, copyright, IP, AI ethics, environmental impact, algorithmic bias. Jun 2022 Q4(c) and Jun 2024 Q5 tested these topics.
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Craig 'n' Dave · Edexcel 1CP2Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Concerns
Key facts
Legal framework — fill in the table
Term
Detail
Computer Misuse Act 1990 (UK)
Data Protection Act / GDPR
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
Intellectual property
Environmental impact — fill in the table
Stage
Impact
Manufacturing
Use
Disposal
Planned obsolescence
Long replacement cycles
Algorithmic bias and AI ethics — Jun 2022 Q4(c) 6-mark question — fill in the table
Point
Detail
Algorithmic bias
Causes
Impacts
Mitigations
Exam context
Exam questions — 4 questions · 13 marks · from real 1CP2 past papers
1 markIntellectual property1CP2 Jun 2024 Q5(b) style
A company invents a new hardware device. Which method of intellectual property protection should they apply for?
A Copyright
B Trademark
C Patent
D Licensing
1 markEnvironmental impact1CP2 Jun 2024 Q5(a) style
How do shorter device replacement cycles affect the environment?
A They reduce environmental impact because newer devices are more energy efficient
B They increase manufacturing demand and e-waste, both of which harm the environment
C They have no significant environmental impact
D They improve environmental impact by keeping the latest technology in use
6 marksAlgorithmic bias discussion1CP2 Jun 2022 Q4(c) — real 6-mark levelled question
Discuss how algorithmic bias can affect the decisions a police force makes. In your answer consider: causes of algorithmic bias, impacts on individuals and communities, and methods to reduce the risk. (6 marks)
Hint: Cover all three parts: causes → impacts (on individuals AND communities including feedback loops) → mitigation methods. For Level 3 you need linked reasoning connecting causes to impacts to solutions.