1.6.1

Question 1

what are the different types of legislation relevant to computer science?

Answer 1

-data protection act
-computer misuse act
-copyright designs and patents act
-software licences

Question 2

describe the data protection act

Answer 2

this act sets out rules for handling other peoples personal data

Question 3

describe the computer misuse act

Answer 3

this made it illegal to break into someone else’s computer to steal, edit, or delete data.

Question 4

describe the copyright designs and patents act

Answer 4

it was created in order to protect the investment of time, money and effort by the people who create original pieces of work

Question 5

describe the software licences

Answer 5

prevents other people stealing a persons code