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Information technology (IT) refers to the design, development, use, and implementation of computer-based information systems (hardware and software). It includes creating, storing, processing, securing, and distributing all forms of electronic data (mostly digital), networking, and systems that facilitate communication (physical devices, infrastructures, and processes).
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ten Have, H., Patrão Neves, M. (2021). Information Technology. In: Dictionary of Global Bioethics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54161-3_311
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