1.5.1 Computing Related Legislation

Question 1

What is meant by personal data?

Answer 1

Any data which can be used to identify a living person or which can be used in combination with other data to identify a living person

Question 2

Which act concerns the malicious use of computers?

Answer 2

The Computer Misuse act 1990

Question 3

What act protects people’s property online?

Answer 3

The copyright, designs and patents act 1988

Question 4

Which act covers the use of personal data?

Answer 4

The Data Protection Act 1998

Question 5

Name two of the three primary offences under the computer misuse act 1990

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Which act covers investigation and surveillance by public bodies?

Answer 6

The regulation of investigatory powers act 2000

Question 7

Which act prevents computer programs from being copied?

Answer 7

The copyright, designs and patents act 1988

Question 8

What name is given to an individual who can be identified by personal data?

Answer 8

Data subject