Involves protecting data and individual property from accidental/deliberate abuse
Positives vs Negatives
| Positives | Negatives |
|---|---|
| Certain communication system have made it more secure to transmit information | Data security must be considered as transferring data over a communication system can pose security issues if damaged/intercepted |
| Increases in security as made transmitting electronic payment of large sums less risky than large physical payments | - |
Removal of physical boundaries, connecting everyone around the globe
Positives vs Negatives
| Positives | Negatives |
|---|---|
| Virtual groups and communities | Local businesses are damaged, as they are unable to branch out |
| Global e-commerce | Anonymity and also ambiguity of online organisations/individuals |
| Telecommuting (Can work in local area while online) | Language barriers |
| Political power | E-crime |
Communication system lead to a change in the nature of work
Telecommuting is impacted by:
Positives vs Negatives
| Positives | Negatives |
|---|---|
| Telecommuting flexibility | Lacks physical, social and professional contact. This distinction between home/work life can be blurred |
| Allows for flexibility on work hours and saving money on services | IT requirements. Equipment must be catered for telecommuting |
| Accounts for many families/situations where travelling a lot is a disadvantage | Cashless society has impact on the taxation system. GST, E-Commerce and Local Employment |
| - | Internet banking also has impacts on customer access to traditional banking services, reducing employment |