Legal Implications Flashcards
Name an offence under the computer misuse act
Unauthorised access to computer material
Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences
Unauthorised acts with intent to impair the operation of computer systems
When did the copyright, designs and patents act come into force?
1988
What will minor infringement result in?
Fines
The communications act replaced
The telecommunications act (1984)
When did the communications act come into force?
2007
Section 127 of the Communications Act (2003) makes it illegal to
Send a message which is of an obscene or menacing character over an electronic communications network
What is the maximum penalty for refusal to surrender encryption keys or present readable data according to the RIPA?
Two years in prison
Piggybacking
A authorised access of a wireless LAN
Number of organisations willing to monitor and intercept communications has risen from
9 to 1000
When did the computer misuse act first come in to force?
1990
What does the copyright designs and patents act prevent?
Any form of illegally using someone else’s work
This includes any literature, Artwork, Films or music
Who can instigate court proceedings?
The creator of the work/publisher
Employers own rights to employees work
Copyright Infringement Examples
Copying CDs
Downloading films from peer-to-peer networks
Installing Software without a license
Copied Graphics from a website
What does the communications act prevent?
Dishonestly obtaining electronic communications services
Possession of equipment used to dishonestly obtain communications services
Improper use of a public electronic communications network
Why was RIPA created?
To give government, police and security the powers to intercept communications or monitor Internet use
To prevent criminal activity
