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

Which 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 some of the primary offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

Answer 5

• Unauthorised access to computer materials,
• Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences,
• Unauthorised modification.

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 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.