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1
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What sort of people are likely to have limited computer and Internet access?

A
Elderly 
Unemployed 
In poverty
Low pay
Rural areas
Religious people 
Disabled people
2
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Why are elderly people less likely to have Internet access?

A

Lack of understanding
Lack of skill
Lack of confidence

3
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How will elderly people be affected by limited Internet access?

A

Limited communication

Isolation

4
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Why are unemployed people/those in poverty less likely to have access?

A

Don’t have the money for wifi or devices

5
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How will unemployed be affected by limited access?

A

Life is expensive
Feeling isolated
Embarrassment
School/work

6
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Why do those in rural areas have limited access?

A

Lack of infrastructure

7
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How will those in rural areas be affected by limited access?

A

Isolation

Lack of knowledge as to what is happening

8
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Why might religious groups have limited access?

A

Restrictions or control

9
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How would lack of access affect religious people?

A

Separate - isolated

10
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Why might disabled people not have access?

A

Devices not adapted to their needs
Expense
Lack of understanding

11
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How might disabled people be affected by lack of access?

A

Left out

Isolation

12
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What is the digital divide?

A

The gap between those with and without Internet access

13
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(2014) what percentage of people in the U.K. Have everyday computer access?

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76%

14
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(2015) what percentage of people in the uk have Internet access?

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86%

15
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Is Internet use in the U.K. increasing or decreasing?

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Increasing - double no. Of adults using Internet now than 2006

16
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Which areas of the uk have the highest and lowest internet users?

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High - south east

Northern Ireland - lowest

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