Legislation Flashcards
What are the two types of software?
Open Source Software, Closed Source Software
What is Open Source Software?
Software that is free can be a limited use, might have adverts, can have limited help, susceptible to hackers, and might have viruses.
What is Closed Source Software?
Software that has a cost, has no ads, no viruses, and you have full access.
What is the Copyright and Patent Act?
It means you can’t use someone else’s work and credit it as your own. if you want to use the work as your own you have to pay for it.
What is the Computer Misuse Act?
It stops unauthorised access to computer systems.
What is the Data Protection Act?
This means you cant access the personal data of a living human being, it’s kept secure and only protects necessary data and kept for as long as it’s needed.
