Societal Impacts — Chapter Summary
CBSE · Class 12 · Informatics Practices
Summary of Societal Impacts for CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices syllabus.
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Overview
Digital technologies have changed everyday life by making communication, banking, shopping, education, transport, and entertainment faster and easier. Along with these benefits come concerns about privacy, intellectual property, cyber crime, e-waste, and health. Responsible use of technology depends
Key Concepts
A digital footprint is the trail
A digital footprint is the trail of data left behind during online activity and transactions. It includes data created while browsing, sending emails,
Active digital footprints are intentional online
Active digital footprints are intentional online data trails such as emails, posts, and responses. Passive digital footprints are unintentional trails
A digital society is one where
A digital society is one where daily activities increasingly depend on digital technologies. A netizen is a digital citizen who uses the Internet and
Net etiquettes require ethical
Net etiquettes require ethical, respectful, and responsible behaviour online. Communication etiquettes focus on being precise, polite, and credible. S
Intellectual Property refers to original ideas
Intellectual Property refers to original ideas, creative works, inventions, designs, names, and symbols. Copyright, patent, and trademark protect diff
Learning Objectives
- Understand how digital technologies affect society in positive and negative ways.
- Explain digital footprints and distinguish between active and passive footprints.
- Describe net etiquettes, communication etiquettes, and social media etiquettes.
- Understand intellectual property rights, copyright, patent, trademark, and licensing.
- Distinguish plagiarism, copyright infringement, and trademark infringement.
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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