10 - Social, Legal, Ethical, Moral Flashcards

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What are the 5 main laws regarding computers we studied?

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  1. Copyright Designs and Patents act
  2. Data protection act
  3. Computer misuse act
  4. Regulation of investigatory powers act
  5. Health and safety regulations
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What is personal data?

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Data that is unique and identifiable to a living person

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What are the 7 principles covered by the data protection act?

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  1. Data is to be processed fairly and lawfully
  2. Data is to be used for limited purposes
  3. Data collected must be relevant and not excessive
  4. Data must be accurate and kept up to date
  5. Date must not be kept for longer than necessary
  6. Data must be kept secure
  7. Data should be not transferred to countries without adequate protection
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What is a trademark?

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A symbol or phrase that only a specific company can use

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5
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What is a patent?

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Exclusive rites to an invention for 20 years

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What is copyright?

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Protects creative works such as literature

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What are the 5 main principles of the computer misuse act?

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  1. Cannot use someone’s computer without permission
  2. Cannot alter/copy files without permission
  3. Phishing/pharming is illegal
  4. Making/supplying tools for misuse is illegal
  5. Hacking web servers is illegal
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8
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What is DRM

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Digital Rights Management is when companies restrict users access to copying code to other devices.

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