YEAR 1 C01 WEEK 16 LAWS!

Question 1

What Acts have been written to govern and control the use of technology and access to data?

Answer 1

• DPA(1998) Was succeeded by the New European General Data Protection Act(2018)
• The computer Misuse Act(1990)
• The copyright Designs and Patent Act(1988)
• the regulation of investigatory Powers Act(2000)

Question 2

What is the DPA(1998)?

Answer 2

It sets out rules for handling and storing other people’s personal data.

Question 3

What does the DPA cover?

Answer 3

Personal data should be obtained and processed fairly and lawfully.
(Should be told about data collected about you. Ask for permission. )
Personal data can be held only for specified and lawful purposes.
(Data collector to state why they want to collect and store information)
Personal data should be adequate, relevant and not excessive for the required purpose.
Personal data should be accurate and kept up to date.
(Companies try best to make sure not to record wrong facts about data subject)
Personal data should not be kept longer than is necessary.
(Organisations should only keep data for reasonable length of time)
Data must be processed on accordance with the rights of data subject.
Appropriate security measures must be taken against unauthorised access .
(Means information has to be kept safe from those who don’t have the rights to see it)
Personal data cannot be transferred to countries outside of EU unless the country has similar legislation to the Data Protection Act.

Question 4

What is the Computer Misuse Act(1990)

Answer 4

Is deals with People who are trying to gain access to other peoples computer systems
Also modification of software without owners permission

Question 5

What is the Copyright Designs and Patents Act(1988)?

Answer 5

To give protection to the copyright holder if someone tries to steal there work

Question 6

What is the Regulation of investigatory powers act (2000)?

Answer 6

Uk surveillance laws and practice must be tighter to protect the individual’s right to privacy