Ethical Considerations in Smart Product Design (Privacy, Data Security, Planned Obsolescence) (Supporting A, D)
Key Concepts
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Data Transparency: Being honest about what is collected and why.
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Sustainable Hardware: Designing for physical repairability and recyclability.
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Vulnerability Management: The ongoing process of finding and fixing security flaws after a product has been sold.
Examples & Applications
Example 1: A smart camera that processes facial recognition locally on the device (Edge Computing) rather than sending video to the cloud (Privacy & Security).
Example 2: A smart watch company committing to years of security patches and providing a battery replacement kit (Anti-Obsolescence).
Memory Aids
Interactive tools to help you remember key concepts
Memory Tools
A padlock (security) inside a recycle symbol (sustainability) on a shield (privacy).
Flash Cards
Glossary
- Planned Obsolescence
Strategy of designing products with an artificially limited useful life.
Reference links
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