legislation protecting users and data

Question 1

Consumer rights act 2015

Answer 1

• this covers consumer rights regarding goods and services (including digital content)
• consumers have the right to repair, replacement or refund for faulty or digital content.

Question 2

Police and Justice Act (2006)

Answer 2

• This act is an amendment to the computer misuse act (1990) so that it covers Denial of Service attacks
• The maximum sentence for a DoS is 10 years in prison

Question 3

The copyright (computer program) regulations 1992

Answer 3

it makes company board directors liable to prosecutions for allowing illegally copied software to be used in their organisation

Question 4

The health and safety (Display Equipment) regulations 1992

Answer 4

• These regulations require organisations to make sure that display equipment meet health and safety guidelines.
• failure to meet said guidelines is punishable by up to 2 years in prison and unlimited fines.

Question 5

Copyright, designs and patents act 1988

Answer 5

protects the rights of creators of original pieces of work (eg music, video, books). This prevents others distributing this work without the copyright holder’s permission

Question 6

Who benefits from legislation?

Answer 6

¬individual-they can trust systems and be sure their personal data is protected
¬society-the use of powers is transparent and clear
¬organisations-their reputation is ensures