Industry Concepts 005

Question 1

What is the Computer Misuse Act?

Answer 1

It is made to set what is illegal when it comes to accessing/modifying data without authorisation.

Question 2

What is Section 1 of CMA?

Answer 2

Unauthorised access to data. This is usually a limited fine with light prison sentence.

Question 3

What is Section 2 of CMA?

Answer 3

Unauthorised access with intent to commit crimes. The fine is unlimited and can have you go to prison for 5 years.

Question 4

What is Section 3 of CMA?

Answer 4

Unauthorised modification of data. The fine is unlimited and can have you go to prison for 5 years.

Question 5

What is Section 3A of CMA?

Answer 5

Making, Supplying Or Obtaining Any Articles For Use In A Malicious Act Involving A Computer. The fine is unlimited and can have you go to prison for 5 years.

Question 6

What is Section 3ZA of CMA?

Answer 6

Unauthorized Acts Causing, Or Creating Risk Of, Serious Damage. The fine is unlimited and can have you go to prison for 14 years.