10: Legal, Social, Ethical and Moral Issues of Computing Flashcards
what are the laws needed to know
- copyright, designs and patent act
- computer misuse act
- data protection act
- health and safety regulations
- regulation of investigatory powers
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
what is the main principle of this law
peoples intellectual property is protected
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
what is intellectual property
something you create with your mind
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
what is a patent
an exclusive right granted for an invention
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
what is a trademark
a unique symbol or words used to represent a business
Computer Misuse Act
what are the 3 main points of the computer misuse act
- unauthorised access to computer material
- unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate further offenses
- unauthorised access with intent to impair the operation of a computer
Data Protection Act
what is the main principle of the Data Protection Act
personal data should be processed fairly and lawfully
Data Protection Act
give 3 principles of the Data Protection Act
- data should be processed for limited purposes
- data should be kept accurate and up to data
- data should not be kept longer than necessary
- data should be kept secure
Health and Safety Regulations
what is a workstation assesment
the assesment evaluates various factors such as the workstation setup, furniture, environment etc
Health and Safety Regulations
true or false
employers must offer eye tests to people who use display screen equipment regularly
true
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
what is the main principle of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
regulates the powers of public bodies to carry out surveillance and investigation
