Chapter 9 - Ethical legal and environmental impact of dt on wider society Flashcards
What are the four laws surrounding dt ?
- Consumer contracts regulations
- data protection act
- computer misuse act
- copyright designs and patent act
What are the main features of the consumer contract regulations ?
- traders must provide full descriptions
- consumers have the right to cancel orders up to 14 days after purchase
- all costs must be made available
What are the main features of the data protection act ?
personal data should :
- only be used for the specified purpose
- be accurate and up to date
- not be kept for longer than necessary
- be held safely and securely
Who are the tow main people in the data protection act ?
- information commissioner
- data controller
What does the information commissioner do ?
responsible for enforcing the act and make the general public aware of their rights under the act
What does the data controller do ?
the person within the organisation who is responsible for how the data is handled
What is the main feature of the CDPA
protects the property rights of individuals and organisations that create material based on original ideas.
What is the main feature of the computer misuse act ?
it’s designed to protect users against computer misuse, including unauthorised access to computer systems
Name 3 ways a computer can be misused
- username and passwords hacked or stolen
- phishing
- plagiarism
Explain phishing
hackers use official-looking adverts to trick users into providing personal data
What are three ways our personal data can be collected without us knowing ?
- loyalty cards
- mobile phones transmitting location
- CCTV cameras recording us
What is a GPS ?
Provides a real time location for something
What are some positive features about GPS ?
- track stolen items
What are some negative features about GPS ?
- can be used to spy on people
