e saftey and computer laws Flashcards
1
Q
what is the computer misuse act
A
The Computer Misuse Act attempts to discourage people from using computers for illegal purposes.
2
Q
what’s the copyright designs and patterns act
A
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act exists to protect our creations.
When anyone creates something, they own it.
3
Q
data protection act??
A
The Data Protection Act exists to protect personal details.
4
Q
Worms
A
A program that copies itself and spreads to other computers through networks.
5
Q
Trojans
A
Software that pretends to be something fun or useful, so the user downloads it, but actually it does something else.
