1.5.1 Computing Related Legislation

Question 1

What is meant by personal data?

Answer 1

Any data that can be use to identify a living person.

Question 2

Which act concerns the malicious use of computers?

Answer 2

The computer misuse act 1990

Question 3

Which act protects people’s property online?

Answer 3

The copyright, designs and patents act 1988

Question 4

Which act cover the use of personal data?

Answer 4

The data protection act 1998

Question 5

What 7 main principles does the data protection act 1998 follow?

Answer 5

Processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner.
Collected for specified, explicit and legitimate reasons.
Must be processed in a manner that ensures the security of the data.
Data controllers must be able to prove that their data protection methods are sufficient.
Must not be kept for longer than necessary.
Must be adequate, relevant and limited .
Must be accurate and where necessary kept up to date.

Question 6

Name three primary offenses under the computer misuse act 1990?

Answer 6

1. Unauthorised access to computer materials
2. Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences
3. Unauthorised modification of computer material

Question 7

Which act covers investigation and surveillance by public bodies?

Answer 7

The regulation of investigatory powers act 2000

Question 8

Which act prevents computer programs from being copied?

Answer 8

The copyright, designs and patents act 1988

Question 9

Define artificial intelligence?

Answer 9

The ability of a computer to replace human intelligence,

Question 10

Define Data Mining?

Answer 10

The process of analysing large amounts of data to uncover hidden trends.