Privacy and security- data can be shared quickly between large no. of different information systems. At each system any no. of users may have access to the data. This puts private and confidential information at risk of being misusesd and abused. Data must be protected against accidental or deliberate damage.
Access and control- without communication systems, such as the Internet and telephone network, there would be little or no flow of info. to users. Controllers of systems, control the information. Linked with equity; for eg. students in regional area who do not have broadband access may be disadvantaged in terms of preparing for HSC OR pensioners who have to pay bills online because a surplus fee is added for
Employment and the changing nature of work- those with lack of information skills and cannot use new technology become at risk of unemployment. In an effort to compete in the global market, industries may be forced to downsize their workers and automate their manufacturing operations. Even workers in high-technology jobs will have to constantly retrain to keep their skills and jobs.
-Telecommuting- working at home; miss out on social interaction, more distractions, like looking after children
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