Consequences of Use

Question 1

What are the 6 principles of the Data Protection Act?

Answer 1

1. Data must be fairly and lawfully processed
2. Data must be obtained for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes
3. Data must be relevant
4. Data must be accurate and up to date
5. Data must not be kept for longer than necessary
6. Data must be handled in a way that ensures security

Question 2

Under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, what is it illegal to do?

Answer 2

• Make any unauthorised access to a computer system
• To change programs or data without permission

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Copyright, Designs and Patents act?

Answer 3

Makes it illegal to copy any work without the owners or copyright holders permission

Question 4

What are some challenges that legislators face in the digital age?

Answer 4

Technology evolves quickly so it is difficult for law to keep up
Laws are often national whilst the Internet is global
Methods such as encryption make it harder to monitor criminal activity

Question 5

What powers are granted by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act?

Answer 5

Gives access to individuals’ private communications, such as emails, text messages, phone calls, Internet history.

Gives police the power to insist on users decrypting messages / handing over the key to allow accessing of encrypted content.

Question 6

Who can be given access rights using RIPA?

Answer 6

PUBLIC BODIES

Government
Councils
Environmental Agency
etc…