1.5.1

Question 1

The Data Protection Act 1998

Answer 1

• Applies to data stored electronically and on paper
• Covers personal data, defined as data which either alone or in conjunction with other data can be used to identify a living person.
• Any individual who can be identified by personal data is know as the data subject.
• Superseded in 2018 by the European General Data Protection Regulations

Question 2

Eight specific protections are provided for data subjects

Answer 2

1. Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully.
2. Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more specified and lawful purpose.
3. Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive for its purpose.
4. Personal data shall be accurate and up to date.
5. Personal data shall not be kept for longer than is necessary.
6. Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights of data subject.
7. Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be taken against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and against accidental
   loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal data.
8. Personal data shall not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area, unless that country or territory ensures an adequate
   level of data protection

Question 3

The data protection act provides three rights to data subjects:

Answer 3

1. The right to request a copy of the data held about them
2. The right to correct inaccurate data held about them
3. The right to prevent the use of their data for marketing purposes

Question 4

The Computer Misuse Act 1990

Answer 4

• Covers hacking and other malicious use of
  computers
• Frequently updated as technology changes

Question 5

Three primary misuses of the computer misuse act

Answer 5

1. Unauthorised access to computer materials.
2. Unauthorised access with intent to
   commit further offences.
3. Unauthorised modification of
   computer material.

Question 6

The Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988

Answer 6

• Protects works such as logos,
  photos, software code and music.
• Applied automatically to original works.
• Expires between 25 and 70 years after the author’s death.
• Extended in 1992 to include computer software

Question 7

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Answer 7

• Covers the use of investigation and surveillance by public organisations

-Requires Internet Service Providers and mobile phone providers to provide certain information about their users to an authorised authority if requested

-Requires ISPs to install suitable monitoring hardware on their network

• Controversial as smaller organisations such as local councils can make use of its powers
• Some feel that is it is improperly used and an invasion of privacy