1.5.1 Computing related legislation Flashcards
What is the overall purpose of the Data Protection Act?
Regulates how personal data is stored. Designed to protect personal data and focuses on the data holder.
What is overall purpose of the Computer Misuse Act?
Computer Misuse Act Prosecutes those gaining unauthorised access to computer systems which may deter attempts to gain unauthorised access to data.
What is the purpose of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act?
Regulates intellectual property. Makes it illegal to copy/distribute copyrighted materials.
What is the overall purpose of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act?
Sets out to limit the extent to which public bodies can use technological surveillance.
What powers are granted by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act?
- Gives access to individuals’ private communications, such as emails, text messages, phone calls, Internet history.
- Gives police the power to insist on users decrypting messages / handing over the key to allow accessing of encrypted content.
Who can be given access rights using RIPA?
PUBLIC BODIES
Government
Councils
Environmental Agency
etc…
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
What are the main principles of the Data Protection Act?
- Ensure only relevant data is held about users
- Ensure data is kept up to date
- Ensure data is accurate
- Data must not be held longer than necessary.
- Users are given access to their data on request
- Data must be kept securely
- Data must not be passed on to 3rd parties without permission.
- Data must not be passed outside the EU
What are the main categories of offence in the Computer Misuse Act?
- Gaining unauthorised access to a computer system
- Gaining unauthorised access and modifying / deleting data
- Gaining unauthorized access with intent to commit a crime is a more severe offence under the act.
- Creating malware would also be prosecuted under this act.
