online services and health and safety

 

1- Identify the main health issues with online services.

Most commonly, the main health issues associated with online work are:
-Eye Strain.
-Repetitive Strain Injuries: *Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
                                               *cubical Tunnel Syndrome.

All symptoms include strain in the hands/wrists, as well as reduction in eye sight. It is very complicated to cure these health issues, therefore, they should be prevented early.

2- Identify the main safety issues with online services.
 a good chair:

Since almost all the time spent in front of a computer is at a desk, the chair is all-important. It’s crucial to pick one out with proper support for both the upper and lower back. this may include a high-backed chair or a towel or pillow as low back support.

tools (keyboard and mouse):

Keyboards should be at elbow height. Regular sized keyboards may be too large for your child, forcing them to angle their wrists when typing,  They also make smaller mice for computers, or track ball types, which can be better for children’s limited motor skills. parents should move the keyboard or mouse on the workspace to a comfortable place, avoiding outstretched arms.

some time off!

 breaks every 20-30 minutes are recommended,  to allow the body to stretch & also to give the eyes a rest. Anyone who has spent hours in front of a computer knows that the screen can cause damage your eyes, causing strained, tired eyes or even headaches. 3-5 minute breaks should be sufficient.

Data security and legal issues

Q1- What is the data protection act?

The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by organizations, businesses or the government.


Q2-who is the information commissioner?

The person who has overall responsibility to enforce the data protection act in his respected country.


Q3- who is the data controller?

A data controller is the individual or the legal person who controls and is responsible for the keeping and use of personal information on computer or in structured manual files.


Q4- who are the data subject?

The individual who is the subject of personal data.


Q5-who are the data users?

the person who can access, use or process data.


 Q6- what is personal data?
It means the data which is related to a living individual and can be identified through out those data or from other information which is in the possession of the data controller.



 Q7-find and list all 8 points of the data protection act

1-          Processed fairly & lawfully.

2-         Obtained for specified and lawful purposes.

3-         Adequate, relevant and not excessive.

4-         Accurate and up to date.

5-         Not kept any longer than necessary.

6-         Processed in accordance with the “data subject’s” rights.

7-         Securely kept.

8-         Not transferred to any other country without adequate protection.

 

 

 

 

 

Online Services, Security& Privacy of Data.

 

Identify the main data security aspects in below categories:

Need to protect confidentiality of data, Shop security, online banking and online shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

Online shopping

Q1- Define online shopping.

Online shopping or e-shopping is a form of electronic commerce which allows consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the Internet using a web browser.

 

Q2- Identify the pros and cons for both businesses and customers.
Pros:                                                       cons:
1. Saves Time                                              1. Shipping Costs
2. Price Comparisons                                 2. Lack of Instant Gratification
3. Saves Fuel                                               3. Defective Items      
4. Larger Inventory                                    4. Personal Data

 

Q3- Describe the online shopping process.
1.        Decide which online shop to use.
2.       Browsing product categories.
3.       Using the virtual shopping basket.
4.       Going to the checkout.

 

Q4- Identify the security issues.
The major threats of e-commerce include; unauthorized access by fraudsters, sale of fake products, and impersonation among others. However, these can be prevented through usage of authenticated and encrypted internet connections.

 

 

 

Online services

 

Q1- Define online services.

An online service refers to any information and services provided over the Internet. These services not only allow subscribers to communicate with each other, but they also provide unlimited access to information.

 

Q2- Describe their effect on the society.

Online services made the life easier; less time is consumed as the person can do whatever s/he wants over the internet. Less money is spent too, as it is cheaper. Health problems can be caused due to the wrong sitting positions.