Computer Related laws

Question 1

The Data Protection Act 1998

Answer 1

Controls the way data about living people is stored and processed

Question 2

The Computer Misuse Act 1990.

Answer 2

Makes it an offence to access or modify computer material without permission

Question 3

The Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988.

Answer 3

Covers the copying or use of other people’s work

Question 4

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

Answer 4

Regulates surveillance and investigation,and covers the interception of commmnications

Question 5

Principles of data protection act

Answer 5

Data must be processed fairly and lawfully
Data must be adequate ,relevant and not excessive
Data must be accurate and up to date
Data must not be retained for longer than necessary
Data can only be used for its intended purpose for which it was collected
Data must be kept secure
Data must not be transmitted outside the EU
without adequate protection
Data must be handled in accordance with people’s rights

Question 6

Computer misuse act features

Answer 6

unauthorized access to computer material
unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime
Unauthorized modification if compute material

Question 7

Under the CD and P acts

Answer 7

It is illegal to :
pass a copy on to a friend
make a copy and then sell it
use the software on a network ,unless the licence allows it

Question 8

Features of R of IP act

Answer 8

Enables mass surveillance of communications in transit

allows certain public bodies to monitor people’s internet activities