1. Specification
a. discuss the impact of ICT on society, organisations and individuals;
b. discuss possible future developments in ICT and their impact on the following areas: transport, medicine, the disabled, education, entertainment, digital piracy, shopping, marketing and communication;
c. discuss the main aspects, purpose and implications of the Data Protection Act (1998), Computer Misuse Act (1990), Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000), Electronic Communications Act (2000) and Freedom of Information Act (2000) and subsequent changes/updates;
d. explain methods for combating ICT crime and protecting ICT systems: physical security, firewalls, backup, encryption, biometric security, software patches/updates, ‘anti-virus’ and anti-spyware software, access rights, auditing, education of users, user IDs, passwords and methods for ensuring passwords remain effective;
e. describe the advantages and disadvantages of networking computers;
f. describe the purpose and activities of professional bodies, eg BCS;
g. explain the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to a professional body;
h. describe health problems related to working with ICT: repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuritis, deep vein thrombosis, eyesight defects, fatigue, backache and stress;
i. describe safety problems related to working with ICT: trailing wires, risk of fire and electrocution, unsecured equipment, food and drink and proximity to water;
j. describe appropriate measures for avoiding health and safety problems.

2. a. discuss the impact of ICT on society, organisations and individuals;

3. Jan 2012

5. b. discuss possible future developments in ICT and their impact on the following areas: transport, medicine, the disabled, education, entertainment, digital piracy, shopping, marketing and communication;

6. Jan 2012

8. Jan 2013

10. Jun 2014

12. June 2015

14. c. discuss the main aspects, purpose and implications of the Data Protection Act (1998), Computer Misuse Act (1990), Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000), Electronic Communications Act (2000) and Freedom of Information Act (2000) and subsequent changes/updates;

15. Jan 2012

17. Jan 2013

19. Jan 2013

21. June 2015

23. d. explain methods for combating ICT crime and protecting ICT systems: physical security, firewalls, backup, encryption, biometric security, software patches/updates, ‘anti-virus’ and anti-spyware software, access rights, auditing, education of users, user IDs, passwords and methods for ensuring passwords remain effective;

24. Jan 2013

26. Jun 2013

28. Jun 2014

30. Jun 2015

32. e. describe the advantages and disadvantages of networking computers; a. discuss the impact of ICT on society, organisations and individuals;

33. June 2012

35. June 2014

37. f. describe the purpose and activities of professional bodies, eg BCS;

38. June 2014

40. g. explain the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to a professional body;

43. h. describe health problems related to working with ICT: repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuritis, deep vein thrombosis, eyesight defects, fatigue, backache and stress;

44. Jun 2013

46. Jun 2015

48. i. describe safety problems related to working with ICT: trailing wires, risk of fire and electrocution, unsecured equipment, food and drink and proximity to water;

51. j. describe appropriate measures for avoiding health and safety problems.