Ethical, Legal And Cultural Issues

Question 1

When was the most recent data protection act?

Answer 1

2018

Question 2

Name 3 key principles of the Data Protection Act

Answer 2

• Data must be kept accurate and up to date
• Data cannot be kept longer than necessary
• Data must be relevent and not excessive
  - Data must be kept secure

Question 3

When was the Computer Misuse act passed?

Answer 3

1990

Question 4

What was the main principle of the the Computer Misuse act?

Answer 4

Became illegal to make unauthorised access to data either:
- With the intent to commit further offences
- With the intent to modify data

Question 5

When was the Copyright Designs and Patents Act passed?

Answer 5

1988

Question 6

What did the Copyright Designs and Patents Act make it illegal to do?

Answer 6

Copy, modify or distribute software, music, videos etc. without permission from the author

Question 7

What is open source software?

Answer 7

Software that is free from copyright and can be accessed by anyone

Question 8

What is proprietary software?

Answer 8

Software that is copyrighted, that can only be obtained by paying for a licence