1.5

Question 1

1.5.1
1. Summarise what the Data Protection Act 2018 is
2. Summarise what the computer misuse act 1990 is
3. Summarise what the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988) is

Answer 1

1. The Data Protection Act is designed to protect personal data and focuses on the data holder.
2. Gaining unauthorised access to a computer system is in breach of the Computer Misuse Act (1). Gaining unauthorised access with intent to commit a crime is a more severe offence under the act (1).
3. Any individual or organisation that produces media has their ownership of that media protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act. This means other parties are not allowed to reproduce or redistribute it without permission.

Question 2

How do you answer a long answer question about the laws?

Answer 2

First, you need to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding, by stating the definitions of the laws. Then, you show the application of the laws, linking each law to each question. Finally evaluate, giving a summary of the answer. For example, if the question said to discuss the extent that the laws are intended to address the issues, so explain that here.