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The document discusses the digital divide and strategies to address it. The digital divide refers to disparities in access to digital technology between those who have it and those who do not. This can impact quality of life. The document argues that governments, businesses, and communities all have roles to play in reducing the digital divide. Governments can invest in infrastructure and digital literacy programs. Businesses can develop affordable technologies and provide internet access and training. Communities can assist underprivileged areas with technology access and increase digital literacy. Collaboration is needed to ensure everyone can access digital technologies and skills.

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Ethical Case Study

The document discusses the digital divide and strategies to address it. The digital divide refers to disparities in access to digital technology between those who have it and those who do not. This can impact quality of life. The document argues that governments, businesses, and communities all have roles to play in reducing the digital divide. Governments can invest in infrastructure and digital literacy programs. Businesses can develop affordable technologies and provide internet access and training. Communities can assist underprivileged areas with technology access and increase digital literacy. Collaboration is needed to ensure everyone can access digital technologies and skills.

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ETHICAL CASE STUDY – DIGITAL DIVIDE


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The digital divide refers to the disparity in access to digital technology between those
who have it and those who do not. This divide can exist between countries, regions within
countries, and even socioeconomic classes within the same society. The digital divide can
have a substantial influence on the quality of life for individuals who are left behind in
healthcare, education, and daily living. We will address what the government, businesses, and
communities can do to reduce the digital divide and guarantee that everyone has equitable
access to technology in this report.

To begin, the government plays a critical role in closing the digital divide.
Governments can invest in the infrastructure required to ensure that everyone has access to
high-speed internet. Subsidies and other incentives can also be provided to encourage
technology businesses to expand their services to underrepresented populations. Governments
can also seek to guarantee that all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic level, have access
to digital literacy programmes. This can involve measures to provide access to basic
computer training and education programmes.

Businesses can also play an important role in bridging the digital gap. Technology
businesses can collaborate to develop affordable goods that are available to everyone. They
can also supply underserved populations with free or low-cost internet connection.
Furthermore, businesses might invest in educational programmes that teach people how to
utilize technology successfully. This might encompass both basic computer abilities and more
advanced talents such as coding and software creation.

Also, communities may take initiatives to close the digital divide. Community
organizations can collaborate to assist underprivileged areas with access to technology and
internet services. They can also seek to increase digital literacy and bridge the gap between
individuals who have and do not have access to technology. Communities can also
collaborate to design programmes that assist people in developing the skills required to reap
the benefits of technology.

The digital divide is a worldwide issue that impacts people's access to healthcare,
education, and day-to-day life. To reduce the digital divide in these areas, governments,
businesses, and communities must collaborate to ensure that everyone has access to digital
technologies and the skills to use them.
REFERENCES
[1] University of New Hampshire – “Digital Divide” by Hannah Wunderlich.
https://mypages.unh.edu/digitaldivides/introduction
[2] Schweitzer, E. Johanna (2023, March 27). digital divide. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/digital-divide

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