Summary The dark side of computing (term 4)

The dark side of computing

Human and social aspects:
Information accuracy: Errors and failures usually lead to
inaccurate information and has
• Bad programming – when a negative consequences:
program is full of logic errors,
makes users dislike or mistrust it • Breakdown in user trust

• Poor training – users that have • Incorrect delayed decision-
don’t know how to use a specific making
system
• Decreased product quality
 They might make mistakes and
that leads to a distrust in the
system

• Poor procedures – procedure
for capturing data or generating
reports are poor then the
computer system will be seen as
faulty


Data protection: Control access to computers:
• Keep computers with valuable
• Control access to physical
information in a safe or locked room
data – store paper copies of
data in safe places • Ensure that the screen is disable when
you leave the computer
• Limit and control the use of
portable storage - Control what • Make sure internet usage is controlled
data people can use on your
• Monitor firewalls and utility software
computer because hackers can
transfer large amounts of data, • Unsure that not just any devices can
and access it easily and quickly make a wireless connect