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Ethical, social & cultural impacts1 / 9

What do we mean by 'impact'?

Computer Science doesn't just live in code — it changes society. The exam expects you to discuss the effects (positive and negative) of digital technology on six areas:

- Ethical — right vs wrong

- Legal — the law

- Social — how people interact

- Cultural — identity, values, what's 'normal'

- Environmental — energy, waste, pollution

- Privacy — who knows what about you

The exam loves 'discuss' questions worth 4–6 marks. Structure: point → explain → give real example.