LO4: Legislation and Regulations

Question 1

What act protects data of an individual?

Answer 1

Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998

Question 2

Which act protects your device from unauthorised intrusion?

Answer 2

Computer Misuse Act 1990

Question 3

What steps could a company take to ensure they adhere to the Data Protection Act?

Answer 3

Secure users data with logical and physical protection methods
Only use data that is needed
Destroy data after it is no longer needed
Data collected should be used fairly and legally
The data is kept up to date and is accurate

Question 4

What act gives the UK government power to deploy extended surveillance programs?

Answer 4

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Equality Act 2011?

Answer 5

To stop discrimination of a person(s) based on:

gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, disability and belief.

Question 6

What actions could authorities take under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act?

Answer 6

Demand that ISP’s (Internet Service Providers) give access to customer information
Mass surveillance of communications
Directed surveillance like following people
Demand that public bodies hand over the decryption keys to encrypted data
Covert human intelligence
Intrusive surveillance like bugging

Question 7

What steps must a company take when they receive a freedom of information request?

Answer 7

Confirm the identity of the person requesting data
Respond within 40 days
Retrieve all personal data stored on the individual
Send it in an easy to understand and well formatted document
Charge a maximum of £50

Question 8

What year was the Computer Misuse Act introduced?

Answer 8

1990

Question 9

What year was the Data Protection Act (DPA) introduced?

Answer 9

1998

Question 10

What year was the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) introduced?

Answer 10

2000