THE DARK SIDE OF COMPUTING
Module 1.6
HUMAN AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
- The technical aspects of protecting ourselves from human errors in computing
Information Accuracy
Errors and failures of computer systems can be caused by…
Bad Programming
Logic errors
Missing data validation techniques
Poor Training
Make mistakes
Lose trust in system
Poor Procedures
Poor procedures for capturing data or generating reports
Poorly designed forms that people fill in
Poorly designed data flow
Errors and failures lead to Inaccurate Information and have Negative Consequences
Breakdown in user trust
People make excuses not to use it
They run manual backup systems
Increased workload – less efficient
Incorrect or delayed decision making
People do not trust the information
They delay making decisions / make wrong decision
It can cost money or even lives
Module 1.6
HUMAN AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
- The technical aspects of protecting ourselves from human errors in computing
Information Accuracy
Errors and failures of computer systems can be caused by…
Bad Programming
Logic errors
Missing data validation techniques
Poor Training
Make mistakes
Lose trust in system
Poor Procedures
Poor procedures for capturing data or generating reports
Poorly designed forms that people fill in
Poorly designed data flow
Errors and failures lead to Inaccurate Information and have Negative Consequences
Breakdown in user trust
People make excuses not to use it
They run manual backup systems
Increased workload – less efficient
Incorrect or delayed decision making
People do not trust the information
They delay making decisions / make wrong decision
It can cost money or even lives
