Social impact

As technology is used on an individual and global basis daily such as personal devices, social media and automated lifestyle and workplace platforms/systems there is a need for ethical data usage and safeguarding.

What impacts are there?

• Loss of personal data, sensitive information and privacy leading to acts of fraud, ransom and identity theft
• Mistrust of digital platforms
• Public mistrust, loss of reputation and potentially social unrest on a larger scale
• Disruptions of services
• Financial loss which can affect employment and local economy
• Bias in AI leading to prejudice of protected groups and individuals
• Threat to free speech, misinformation and data ownership
• Psychological stress and anxiety