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Impacts of digital technology on society


Loss of privacy


the value of data is rising in the digital era, along with personal info, we exchange our personal info to be able to make our lives easier with smart technology



Digital footprint

  • digital footprint is the impression we create of ourselves through our online presence, this can be active, and include your posts, followed accounts, friends, etc, or be a passive digital footprint, this can include records of browsing, websites you may visit, and purchases. passive digital footprint is used to give you advertisements

Surveillance

  • Cameras in public spaces, and buildings such as shops, have become so common, it is now considered the norm, these are to monitor the safety of the public, some people think this goes against their freedom against data collection
  • employers also use digital technologies to monitor their workforce, this includes monitoring how employees use work systems, if they use internet for personal reasons during work hours eg using social media. employers must legally inform employees if they are being monitored
  • smartphones can be used to track your location

Changing behaviours 

many people may see the drastic changes that digital technology brings and be reluctant to accept it, digital technologies have changed the way in which we see the world and interact with it, eg being able to network through social media. however this may also negatively affect us, spending too much time communicating online, hindering our real life communication skills

Social skills

  • Societies passion for technology has resulted in less face to face conversations, and some people are forgetting how important it truly is, this can lead to a decrease in tolerance withing communities, on social media we are forcefully surrounded by like-minded people, and are never recommended ideas that go against our own, this leads to echo chambers, where people don't ever feel the need to change their view on points, as they always have the "good" opinion, this leads to less tolerance of diversity for some, and more for others. 
  • People over time are loosing social skills, and it is important to use them, so they are not forgotten

Scalable remote engagement, Wider Peer and professional networks

  • before the use of digital technology was more common, businesses would function via their workforce being on site, as important things such as files or software where not available at home, now, people no longer need to travel to work as these can be accessed from home, meetings can be conducted, projects can be collaborated on, even customer interaction can all be done online.
  • digital technology also allows people to connect with a much larger cohort of people, even those from different towns, or even countries

Creating and curation of digital identity

  • A digital identity is information about a person or organisation that exists online, it is possible to detect people through unique identifiers and patterns, website owners use this info to track users to give targeted advertisements
  • a digital identity is created from info on the web whether it be info we put in, or info that is automatically generated by our online browsing habits, digital data includes stuff like username, password, date of birth, online searches. user profiles often include parts the persons actual identity.
  • Curated self - when using the internet, a person projects an image of themselves onto the people they interact with, however this projected self may not be the true them, and only the best of them, this can lead to people seeing their profile and feeling bad abut themself for not being as good, even though this profile is the best of the person

Communication access

Digital technology affects the way in which people communicate, think, and learn. It helps society interact with each other more frequently, but it also has its downsides

Resistance to technological changes

  • communication is done through the use of technology within both out working, and personal lives, this includes emails, video conferencing, but also online banking, online ordering, as well as talking to friends online
  • some people may resist these changes, or not be able to adapt fast enough, this can lead to reduced interaction and possible isolation from the outside world.

Potential isolation

  • digital isolation happens when a person cannot access the internet or digital media in the same way as others, this can lead to reduced health and well being, and lead to depression and vulnerability, this mostly affects older people, but can also affect those who are younger.

Improved access to information

  • Educational - access to internet allows students to gain a wealth of information, any time, any place. it allows students who cannot attend school to do online learning
  • Employment searches - many businesses will advertise employment opportunities through social media, and people can sign up o be notified of any vacancies that match their profile
  • access to 24/7 advice - the internet allows people to receive information about businesses, (eg upgrading broadband, mobile phone packages) or receive health info, (eg NHS 111) anytime, any place, using chatbots online

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