Communication Techonology advantages and disadvantages

I am going to explore communication technology in public and private life. I am going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages and the impact of communication technology.

Introduction:
Communication Technology is a term used to describe the various forms correspondence that are available, including technological advancements.
Communication is when people exchange thoughts, messages and information. It can be exchanged by speech, gestures and by the use of writing. There are many ranges of communication and this field is improving all the time with new editions and upgrades. As next generation electronic information system evolve, it is critical that all people have access to the information available via these systems. Examples of developing and future information systems include interactive television, touchscreen-based information kiosks and advanced internet programs. Already common used in remote control of TVs, VCRs and CD players, infrared technology.
Wireless communication as the term implies, allows information to be exchanged between two devices without the use of wire and cable. A wireless keyboard sends information to the computer without the use of keyboard cable; a cellular telephone sends information to another telephone without the use of a telephone cable.
There are many advantages and disadvantages of communication technology on public and private life.
The advantages would be as follows:
You are always contactable and in many different ways (via email, internet, skype)
There is no need to go into the bank anymore everything can be done on line.
There is no need for so many meetings anymore as it can be done via email and documents attached or conference calls.

The disadvantages would be:

You never seem to switch off as your always checking the phone even after work.
Your details can get scammed and your identity can be stolen
You can lose all your data and documents, system can crash.

Information that would be held about people should be protected under the following and this legislation should protect individuals also.

The Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information Act 1997 as amended Act 2003 obliges government departments the health service Executive (HSE) local authorities and a range of other statutory agencies to publish information on their activities and to make personal information available to citizens. It is a legal right for each person to access information held by public bodies and government departments. It is also a legal right for each person to have official information relating to himself/herself amended where it is incomplete, incorrect or misleading.
Finally a legal right to obtain reasons for decision affecting himself/herself.
In practise most of the public bodies covered by the freeson of information Act have their section 15 and 16 manuals available on their website. Since May 2006 more than 100 additional bodies are subject to the freedom of information legislation.

Data Protection Act
When you give your personal details to an organisation they have a duty to keep these details private and safe. This process is known as data protection. Most of us give information about ourselves to groups such as government bodies, banks,insurance companies, medical professionals and telephone companies to use their services or meet certain conditions. Under data protection law you have rights regarding the use of these personal details and data controlled have certain responsibilities in how they handle this information. You have the right to data protection when your details are held on a computer, held on paper or other manual forms as part of a filing system.
Data protection rights will help you make sure that the information stated about you is factually correct only used for stated purposes and only available to those should have it.
You can ask for a copy of all your personal details in writing to any organisation or person holding those details.
If you discover that a data controller has details about you that are not factually correct you can ask them to change or in some cases remove those details.
In this assignment I am going to mention three types of CT which are Internet Banking, mobile Phones and computers.
Firstly I am going to talk about Mobile Phones.
Although Mobile phones have taken over our current society, they have been around for several decades. Beginning in the late 1940’s the technology that would later be used in today’s cell phones was created and the idea of a mobile phone was introduced. This cell technology was first used in mobile a rig which was mainly used in taxis, police cars and other vehicles and emergency situations. The first mobile where introduced on the market by the Motorola Company. These first mobile phones used analog technology which was much less reliable than the digital technology we use today. They had a lot more static and noise interference than we have today. The third generation of technology or 3g is what many people currently use in their digital cellular phones today. These phones have helped to increase the amount of sales and have gained so much in popularity. Many refer to the instant messaging capabilities as texts.
Mobile phones have made a huge difference on public and private life and have enhanced business all over the world. They have cut out so much unnecessary business meeting where time would have been a factor for people.
Advantages of Mobile Phones
Always contactable
You have the internet on your phone
Apps for updates
Many networks to choose from so you can price around for prices.

Disadvantages of Mobile Phones

Sometimes you don’t want to be contacted.
You can large bills/addicted to the phone.
They are easy to lose with all your details.
It is very easy to cancel a meeting with someone now just send a text.

Next I am going to talk about Internet Banking

We all know about Internet banking and most of us use it quite often as well, but few of us actually understand the history of internet banking and how it all came out. Computers themselves have really come on enormous way since their initial establishment as the earliest electronic computers were so large that they would take up the entire area of a room, while today some are so small that they can hardly be seen at all.
The history of internet banking obviously begins with the history of the internet which was invented in 1974 and really was a household name in the 1990’s. the internet grew incredibly over the years with various search engines and web pages creating to assist web browsers.
Internet banking has been around for many years and only become prominent over the past year or so. Internet banking offers an array of different advantages to the user, including account balances and history and including year to date information. The ability to transfer money from one account to another and to payees for bill payments, check history, stop payments and check credit card balances.
Internet banking basically allows you to be able to do everything that you can in your regular banking institution, only with the benefit that you can do it all right from the convenience of your own home.

Advantages of Internet Banking:

You don’t have to q in the bank anymore
You can easily make transactions on line
You keep an eye on your account on a daily basis
You don’t have to wait on statements to arrive.
You can do it at any time even when banks are closed

Disadvantages of Internet Banking:

Your details can be copied
Sometimes fraud can occur
You lose the personal touch with the bank staff

Finally I am going to talk about Television:
Television has become such an integral part of homes in the modern world that it is hard to imagine life without television. The boob tube, as television is also referred to, provides entertainment to people of all ages. Not just for entertainment value, but TV is also a valuable resource for advertising and different kinds of programming.
The television as we see it and know it today was not always this way. As early television systems were black and white, with color television being invented much later on.
Today the television technology has changed so much between flat screens, LCDS, and now 3D HD.

Advantages of television:
It’s a good way to relax
It’s a great way of communication
Current affairs/documentaries are educational

Disadvantages of television:
Sometimes you become lazy
TV can be negative and violent
It can be bad for children too much TV.

Conclusion:
In general Communication Technology has changed the world and how we communicate with each other. It is much easier to keep in touch with relative and friends. Business can now make decisions and answers quicker we work at a different pace than before.
We are always waiting on the next new model and upgrade and the mobile and iPhones have taken over by storm it’s what we have become used too and everyone is talking about.
It’s great we have moved on and developed so much it should make life easier and yet I am sure in decades to come we will see the effects or benefits from this.

Personal Learning:

I have learned quite a lot from doing this assignment and all the information that came with it. Especially around the Data Protection and Freedom of information Act.
There is so much information on the internet to research again this is the assignment Communication Technology and I went straight to the Internet to get the information.
The internet is a powerful tool and without it I don’t know how we would cope.
List of references:

Citizens information advice class tutor hand-outs 31st January 2012
Data Protection Act class tutor hand-outs 31st January 2012
Internet www.history of television accessed on 22/02/2012
Internet www.history of internet banking accessed on 22/02/2012
Internet www.history of mobile phones accessed on 22/02/2012