Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy

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A local council has announced a trial of 'smart' household waste bins. Each bin is equipped with an RFID chip linked to a specific household's account. When the waste collection vehicle empties a bin, it automatically weighs the waste and uses AI-powered camera sensors inside the vehicle's hopper to detect recyclable items mixed with general waste, automatically generating financial penalties for non-compliance.

Explain two potential legal and/or ethical impacts of introducing this automated waste-monitoring system.

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Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Computer Science
  3. /Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy