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Glossary for Computer Concepts: ethics

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accessible computing: the provision of equal access to computers and information technology for individuals with disabilities
computer ethics: the responsible use of computers in all contexts and applications, by individuals, organizations, and governments
digital divide: the social and economic gap between those who have access to computers and the Internet and those who do not
e waste: E-waste refers to discarded digital electronics devices and components.
energy star: The Energy Star program was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inspire energy conservation in electronics products.
ethics: a branch of philosophy that deals with issues of morality
governmental computer ethics: a government’s responsibility to create laws to protect citizens from unethical computer use and provide citizens with equal access to computers and information technologies as well as their benefits
green computing: efforts to utilize environmentally conscious practices in the manufacturing and use of digital technologies
hacktivists: hack computer networks for a perceived righteous cause
ICT: (including the Internet and web)
impacts: refer to the consequences of computer use on society and the world
ssd: Solid-State Drives (SSD) are replacing hard disk drives, providing faster data access and dramatic energy savings
W3C: World Wide Web Consortium
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