Overview
Aimed at KS4 and Post-16, your students will:
- Explore the way technology is developing and the impacts this has on them and society
- Learn about the laws that regulate the use of technology, and the challenges of keeping up with the pace of change
- Consider the ethics of using technology.
Acknowledgements:
This classroom resource was developed in partnership with international law firm Allen & Overy LLP, who provide legal services to global businesses and industry. Their support enabled this specialist resource to be distributed to schools for free.

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