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What is the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

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A law that was passed to deal with problems of hacking, viruses etc.

2
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What are the three levels of misuse?

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  1. Tampering with data to be a nuisance
  2. Unauthorised access for criminal intent
  3. Unauthorised modification for criminal purposes
3
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What are the conditions of the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

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  • Planting a virus
  • Carrying out unauthorised work at your job
  • Copying computer programs illegally
  • Hacking
  • Fraud
  • Impairing/hindering data
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What is the Data Protection Act 1998?

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A law that allows data subjects to have access to info held about them & the ability to correct or delete it

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What information must the data user provide before collecting the info?

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  • Reason
  • Type of data they will store
  • Who will have access (recipients)
  • Who the info will be shared with (transfers)
  • How the data will be collected
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What are the 8 Principles of the Data Protection Act?

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  1. Processed lawfully
  2. Specific purpose
  3. Adequate, relevant and not excessive
  4. Accurate & up to date
  5. Not kept longer than necessary
  6. Processed in accordance with data subject
  7. Held securely
  8. Not transferred outside of Europe
7
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What are the exceptions for the Data Protection Act 1988?

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  • Payroll, pension, tax & accounts data
  • Statistical/research data, e.g. census
  • Crime & national security
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What is the Personal Data Guardianship Code?

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The PDGC is not a legal requirement but a guide for how businesses should deal with data, e.g. be accountable, make sure the data is always accessible & subject to review, subjects should be given as much control as possible etc.

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What is the Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988?

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A set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of original work, giving them the right to copy, distribute & adapt it

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What are some health concerns regarding IT?

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  • Stress from being monitored or difficulty using the software
  • RSI
  • Eyestrain
  • Extremely Low Frequency Radiation
  • Backache/neck strain
11
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How can we prevent poor health?

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  • Regular breaks
  • Eye tests
  • Use adjustable furniture
12
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How can we make IT more accessible for the disabled?

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  • Screen filters & magnifiers
  • Customised desktops
  • Braille keyboards
  • Voice recognition