Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Concerns

Question 1

Data Protection Act 1998 synopsis

Answer 1

Anyone who stores personal data must keep them secure, companies who store any personal data must have processes and security mechanisms designed into the system to meet this requirement

Question 2

Data Protection Act 1998 principles

Answer 2

• 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 the purpose for which it was collected
• Data must be kept secure
• Data must be handled in accordance with peoples rights
• Data must not be transferred outside the EU without adequate protection

Question 3

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Answer 3

A law passed to give people access to data help by public authorities

Question 4

Computer Misuse Act 1990 new offences

Answer 4

• Unauthorised access to computer material
• Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime
• Unauthorised modification of computer material

Question 5

Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 purpose

Answer 5

To protect the creators of books, music, video and software from having their work illegally copied

Question 6

Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 function

Answer 6

Makes it illegal to use, copy or distribute commercially available software without buying the appropriate licence