1.6: ETHICAL, LEGAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Question 1

explain what the copyright, designs and patents act covers

Answer 1

gives the creator of published material the control over the way it is used.

makes it an offense to copy and distribute someone’s intellectual property without permission

Question 2

what are the punishments for the copyright, designs and patents act?

Answer 2

6 months imprisonment

max fine of 5000 pounds or unlimited fine if trialled in the crown court

Question 3

what is the purpose of the data protection act 2018?

Answer 3

developed to control how personal or customer information is used by organisations or government bodies

Question 4

state the 6 rules of the data protection act of 2018

Answer 4

personal data must:

• be fairly and lawfully processed
• be obtained for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes
• be adequate, relevant and not excessive
• be accurate and up to date
• not be kept for longer than is necessary
• be handled in a way that ensures security

Question 5

what is the purpose of the computer misuse act 1990?

Answer 5

designed to protect computer users against harmful attacks

Question 6

3 rules of the computer misuse act 1990:

Answer 6

1. Unauthorised access to computer material.
2. Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences.
3. Unauthorised access with intent to impair, or modify data
4. Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offenses