legal and ethical

Question 1

computer misuse act

Answer 1

Law against hacking

The Computer Misuse Act (1990) recognised the following new offences:

1.Unauthorised access to computer material

2.Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime

3.Unauthorised modification of computer material.

3A. Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences.

Question 2

Copyright Act purpose

Answer 2

Law against software and media piracy

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act has two main purposes:

1. To ensure people are rewarded for their endeavours
2. To give protection to the copyright holder if someone tries to copy or steal their work.

Question 3

Data protection act (GDPR)

Answer 3

Data that identifies an individual must be collected for a legitimate purpose, held securely and properly disposed of

You have the right to see data held about you and ask for it to be corrected if wrong

Question 4

What issue might come up

Answer 4

Privacy

Employment and economy

Impact on the environment

Bullying and online abuse

Help for disadvantaged groups