Ethics Law Quiz — A-Level Computer Science

Question 1

A multinational corporation collects vast amounts of user data across various jurisdictions. Which of the following presents the most significant challenge in ensuring compliance with diverse data protection regulations, such as GDPR in Europe and CCPA in California, while maintaining a unified data processing architecture?

Question 2

Consider the ethical implications of developing a highly autonomous AI system designed for critical infrastructure management (e.g., power grids). If a catastrophic failure occurs due to an unforeseen interaction within the AI's complex decision-making process, which ethical principle is most severely compromised, and what is the primary challenge in assigning accountability?

Question 3

A software company develops a new algorithm for targeted advertising that uses advanced machine learning to predict user behavior with high accuracy. This algorithm processes vast amounts of personal data, including browsing history, purchase records, and social media activity. From a legal perspective, what is the most significant challenge this company faces under data protection regulations like GDPR, particularly concerning the principle of 'purpose limitation'?

Question 4

In the context of intellectual property, a software developer creates a unique algorithm that significantly improves the efficiency of data compression. The developer wants to protect this algorithm from being copied or used by competitors for a limited period. Which intellectual property right is the most appropriate and effective mechanism for this specific type of protection, and what is its primary characteristic?

Question 5

The increasing prevalence of 'smart cities' involves extensive deployment of sensors, cameras, and IoT devices that collect vast amounts of data on citizens' movements, activities, and environmental conditions. From an ethical standpoint, what is the most profound challenge posed by this ubiquitous data collection, particularly concerning the balance between public safety/efficiency and individual liberties?

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