1.5.1 - computing related legislation

Question 1

What are the 4 legislation acts?

Answer 1

1- The data protection act 1998
2- The computer misuse act 1990
3- The copyright design and patents act 1988
4- the regulation of investigatory powers act 2000

Question 2

9 principles of the Data Protection Act

Answer 2

1- data must be processed fairly and lawfully
2- data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive
3- data must be accurate and up to date
4- data must not be retained longer than necessary
5- data can only be used for the purpose for which it was collected
6- data must be kept secure
7- data must be handled in accordance with people’s rights
8- data must not be transferred outside the EU without adequate protection
9- all data users must register with the Data Commissioner

Question 3

4 offences of the Computer Misuse Act

Answer 3

1- unauthorised access to computer material
2- unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime
3- unauthorised modification of computer material
4- making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences

Question 4

6 principles of the regulation of investigatory powers act

Answer 4

1- enables certain public bodies to demand that an ISP provide access to a customer’s communications in secret
2- enables mass surveillance of communication s in transit
3- enables certain public bodies to demand ISPs fit equipment to facilitate surveillance
4- enables certain public bodies to demand that someone hand over keys to protected info
5- allows certain public bodies to monitor people’s Internet activities
6- prevents the existence of interception warrants and any data collected with them from being revealed in court.