Technology Assessment is a concept, which embraces different forms of policy analysis on the relation between science and technology on the one hand, and policy, society and the individual on the other hand. Technology Assessment typically includes policy analysis approaches such as foresight; economic analysis; systems analysis; strategic analysis etc.

 More concretely, TA could for example make policy analysis about: 

The energy situation

Working conditions in the light of increasing ICT work. 

 Globalisation and labour market competences. 

GMO and  environment. 

Privacy in e-government. 

Potential of nanotechnology in health care.  

"Technology is how people modify the natural world to suit their own purposes... generally it refers to the diverse collection of processes and knowledge that people use to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants."