Legal, Moral, Cultural And Ethical Issues Flashcards
What is the purpose of the data protection act 1998
To ensure that personal data is protected my making sure data is accessed, shared, monitored and altered lawfully
What is meant by the term data subject
An individual that can be identified using personal data
What is the purpose of the computer misuse act 1990
Concerned with the malicious use of computers, originally created to ensure that hacking was covered by the law but has been frequently updated to add other offences
What are the 3 primary offences the computer misuse act 1990
- Unauthorised access to computer materials, e.g., getting someone’s password and accessing their files
- Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences
- Unauthorised modification of computer material
What is the purpose of the copyright, design and patents act 1988
To ensure people’s online property was protected, covering things such as logos and music recordings
How long is a piece of work protected under copyright law
If a work is original, copyright automatically applies and doesn’t expire
until 25-70 years after the death of the creator, depending on the type of work.
What change was made to copyright, design and patents act in 1992
The Act was extended to include computer programs as a type of literary work,
meaning that copyright automatically applies to code.
Whose responsibility is it to take action under the copyright, design and patents act
If an individual believes that their work has been copied, it is their responsibility to take action under the Act.
What is the purpose of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
Gives public bodies the right to the investigation, surveillance and interception of communication provided a warrant is issued
For example, the Secret Service can legally wire-trap online conversations in the interests of national security provided that a warrant has been issued.
The act also enforces ISPs and mobile phone companies to give up information upon request from authorised bodies
What is the controversy of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
This Act is particularly controversial as its powers extend to small agencies like local councils. In addition, some people feel that the Act is an invasion of privacy, or that it is often improperly used.
