Topic F - Issues

Question 1

Unequal access may be due to a lack of:
• communication networks
• up-to-date technologies
• educational resources.
Unequal access to information technology can have immediate and long-term impacts on these students.

Identify the immediate and 4 long-term impacts that unequal access to information technology has on students in developing countries?

Answer 1

Education.
Employment.
Financial.
Access to Technology.

Question 2

What is the 3 role of Data Protection Act 2018?

Answer 2

The main UK legislation for protection of personal data.
Protect the privacy of the individual personal data that is held by others.
Gives the right to individual on what data is collected and how their data is used.

Question 3

What is the 2 role of Computer Misuse Act 1990?

Answer 3

Protect against attack on IT systems used to gain unauthorised access and steal or cause damage to data.
Cover threats like hacking and spreading malware.

Question 4

What is the 3 impact of Data Protection Act 2018 on organisations?

Answer 4

Increased costs to meet requirements for data security.

Limited in how much data can be gathered and how it is used.

Fine of up to £17 million if in breach of the law.

Question 5

What is the 2 impact of Computer Misuse Act 1990 on organisations?

Answer 5

Organisations computer systems are more secure due to the deterrent of legal repercussions for attack on systems.

Requires organisations and their employees to develop and adhere to effective security policies.

Question 6

What is the 2 impact of Data Protection Act 2018 on individuals?

Answer 6

Personal data collected by others is likely to be kept secure and not be misused.
Compensation can be claimed for any harm caused due to misuse of an individual data.

Question 7

What is the 2 impact of Computer Misuse Act 1990 on individuals?

Answer 7

Provides protection from attacks to an individual computer systems.
Those who carry out attacks can face unlimited fines and up to 10 years in prison.