1.6 Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Impacts

Question 1

Computer Misuse Act 1990.

Answer 1

It is illegal to, with the intent to commit further offences and modify data, make any unauthorised access to data.

Question 2

Data Protection Act 2018.

Answer 2

Data must be:
- processed lawfully and fairly
- collected for specified and legitimate reasons
- relevant and limited
- accurate and kept up to date
- kept for no longer than is necessary
- processed in a manner that ensures security of the data

Question 3

Copyright Designs and Patents Act.

Answer 3

Makes it illegal to copy, modify or distribute software or work without the copyright holder’s permission.

Question 4

Open-Source Software.

Answer 4

Users can access the source-code.
Can be distributed & modified by users.
Installed on many computers.
May not be fully-tested.

Question 5

Proprietary Software.

Answer 5

Users cannot access the source-code.
Cannot be modified by users.
Usually paid for and licensed per device.
Fully tested and supported by developers.