10 - Social, Legal, Ethical, Moral Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 main laws regarding computers we studied?
A
- Copyright Designs and Patents act
- Data protection act
- Computer misuse act
- Regulation of investigatory powers act
- Health and safety regulations
2
Q
What is personal data?
A
Data that is unique and identifiable to a living person
3
Q
What are the 7 principles covered by the data protection act?
A
- Data is to be processed fairly and lawfully
- Data is to be used for limited purposes
- Data collected must be relevant and not excessive
- Data must be accurate and kept up to date
- Date must not be kept for longer than necessary
- Data must be kept secure
- Data should be not transferred to countries without adequate protection
4
Q
What is a trademark?
A
A symbol or phrase that only a specific company can use
5
Q
What is a patent?
A
Exclusive rites to an invention for 20 years
6
Q
What is copyright?
A
Protects creative works such as literature
7
Q
What are the 5 main principles of the computer misuse act?
A
- Cannot use someone’s computer without permission
- Cannot alter/copy files without permission
- Phishing/pharming is illegal
- Making/supplying tools for misuse is illegal
- Hacking web servers is illegal
8
Q
What is DRM
A
Digital Rights Management is when companies restrict users access to copying code to other devices.