Technology essay
1/30/2014
Nowadays is it seen as the ‘norm’ to have a mobile phone, a tablet or a laptop. A majority of us would feel something is missing in life if there were no mobiles or even access to the internet. As with everything in life there will always be a positive and negative impact. In this essay we will examine the impact the Internet has on business and the legislation they have to abide by when using the Internet.
‘Communication is to share/impart/make common’.
Most business companies are very much dependant on the internet these days. The internet has created a new function to do business on line. This is known as ebusiness or ecommerce. This has allowed businesses to communicate and transfer information via the Internet. The information is received by a global market rather than a national market. Instead of a customer having to call to a business to see their products, the customer can log on to the company’s website and view all their products, prices, see their contact information and even place an order with the click of a button.
Data Protection Acts 1988-2003 allows for individuals to be able to control how data relating to them is used. Data protection is about your fundamental right to privacy. Information you give to a company online with regards to your name, address and bank details should be kept safe and secure and disclosure of this information should not be disclosed without the individuals consent.
The introduction of the Internet is seen as a cost saving tool. Information can be found at faster times rather than referencing a book. Some business functions are automated such as accountancy which helps reduce paper accounts and with some training, it can reduce labour costs. A disadvantage for this is that computers can be hacked and data can be stolen. The company must be up to date with the Data Protection Act 1988-2003. They must ensure that all information is maintained lawfully and should only be maintained for as long as it is
Nowadays is it seen as the ‘norm’ to have a mobile phone, a tablet or a laptop. A majority of us would feel something is missing in life if there were no mobiles or even access to the internet. As with everything in life there will always be a positive and negative impact. In this essay we will examine the impact the Internet has on business and the legislation they have to abide by when using the Internet.
‘Communication is to share/impart/make common’.
Most business companies are very much dependant on the internet these days. The internet has created a new function to do business on line. This is known as ebusiness or ecommerce. This has allowed businesses to communicate and transfer information via the Internet. The information is received by a global market rather than a national market. Instead of a customer having to call to a business to see their products, the customer can log on to the company’s website and view all their products, prices, see their contact information and even place an order with the click of a button.
Data Protection Acts 1988-2003 allows for individuals to be able to control how data relating to them is used. Data protection is about your fundamental right to privacy. Information you give to a company online with regards to your name, address and bank details should be kept safe and secure and disclosure of this information should not be disclosed without the individuals consent.
The introduction of the Internet is seen as a cost saving tool. Information can be found at faster times rather than referencing a book. Some business functions are automated such as accountancy which helps reduce paper accounts and with some training, it can reduce labour costs. A disadvantage for this is that computers can be hacked and data can be stolen. The company must be up to date with the Data Protection Act 1988-2003. They must ensure that all information is maintained lawfully and should only be maintained for as long as it is