LO5 - Legislation:

Question 1

What are the 5 main IT Related Legislation?

Answer 1

1) GDPR 2016,
2) Computer Misuse Act 1990,
3) Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988,
4) Health & Safety at Work Act 1974,
5) Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Question 2

What is the Aim of the Computer Misuse Act?

Answer 2

The primary aim of the CMA is to protect all personal data held by an organisation from unauthorised access and modification.

Question 3

What is the GDPR?

Answer 3

General Data Protection Regulation 2016 - Designed to support, protect, and enable people and businesses to be in control of their data.

Question 4

What are the seven key principles of the GDPR?

Answer 4

1) Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency,
2) Purpose limitation,
3) Data minimisation,
4) Accuracy,
5) Storage limitation,
6) Integrity and confidentiality,
7) Accountability.

Question 5

What is the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988?

Answer 5

Designed to protect individuals intellectual property and creations.

Question 6

What type of Data could the Copyright Designs and Patents Act Protect?

Answer 6

1) Printed Media,

2) Digital Media.

Question 7

What is the Freedom of Information Act 2000?

Answer 7

The act states that all public authorities must publish certain information about their activities in a place accessible to the public.

Question 8

What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Answer 8

Legislation that covers all aspects of staying safe when at work. Act clearly states the responsibilities of the employer, and the employee.