Legal and Ethical issues

Question 1

Describe the Data Protection Act 1998

Answer 1

it governs the use of personal data stored by companies in order to make sure that it is safe and not passed on to other people

Question 2

In what situations can personal data be passed on to others?

Answer 2

Issues of national security or where a crime has been committed and to investigate taxes

Question 3

List the rules of the DPA

Answer 3

• Data must be processed legally
• Must be used for specific purpose
• Minimum required for the purpose
• Data must be accurate and up to date
• Kept for a suitable amount of time
• Data subjects should be able to see the data stored about them
• Should be secure and safe
• When transferring data countries need similar laws to DPA

Question 4

State three things the Computer Misuse Act 1990 is against

Answer 4

it’s illegal to gain unauthorized access to data ( hacking), it’s illegal to hack to steal credit cars details and it’s illegal to change data without permission (sending a virus)

Question 5

What does the Regulatory of Investigatory Powers Act allow

Answer 5

allows the police to access personal emails, see SMS messages and listen to phone calls

Question 6

Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees,what must they do?

Answer 6

Inspect workstations regularly, train staff on health and safety procedures and provide eye tests for free.