AS IT INFO 2 - Factors Affecting the Use of ICT

AS IT INFO 2 - Factors Affecting the Use of ICT

1. Cultural

   • Beliefs
   • Customs
   • Lifestyles
   • Arts
   • Music
   • Fashion
   • Traditions
   • Laws

2. Legal

   • Companies ensuring all their employees sign the company's code of conduct
   • Data Protection Act/ Copyright Law/ etc.
   • Fraud

3. Environmental

   • Reduce the amount of paper, ink and consumables used
   • Reuse computers, printers and other hardware, rather than repairing it
   • Recycle via. approved schemes

4. Social

   • Paedophiles on Social Networking Sites
   • Eroded privacy

5. Ethical

   • Many companies audit the use of the Internet within their organisation
   • Censorship

6. Economic

   • Expensive ICT Equipment
   • Running costs