Legal and Ethical Issues

Question 1

Name 4 principles of the data protection act

Answer 1

Data must be fairly and lawfully processed
Used only for the purpose stated
Only relevant data is to be used
Must be stored securely

Question 2

Name 4 exemptions from the data protection act

Answer 2

Data kept for domestic purposes, e.g. contact list on phone
In cases of national security
Police investigations
Examination results - until results day

Question 3

Why was the computer misuse act developed?

Answer 3

To cope with problems of computer hacking and viruses

Question 4

What are the 3 different levels of offence for the computer misuse act?

Answer 4

Hacking a computer system
Hacking a system while intending to do something with the data found
Hacking a system and changing files, e.g. planting a virus

Question 5

What is the electronic communications act (ECA)?

Answer 5

A law that ensures online transactions are secure. It also allows digital signatures to be legally binding

Question 6

What is the regulation of investigatory powers act (RIPA)?

Answer 6

Allows authorised people/organisations to carry out online surveillance. It also makes it illegal for unauthorised people to do so. It covers detection and prevention of terrorism and crime

Question 7

What is the purpose of the data protection act?

Answer 7

Ensures the organisations store and process personal data safely and securely