Computer Misuse Act

Question 1

Why was the Computer Misuse Act introduced?

Answer 1

The Computer Misuse Act was introduced to stop hacking and cyber crime. It introduced three new offenses

Question 2

What were the three new offenses

Answer 2

Gaining unauthorised access to a private network or device (e.g through hacking)

Gaining unauhorised access to one of these in order to commit a crime

Unauthorised modification of a computer material. (e.g make, supply or obtain malware)

Question 3

When was the Computer Misuse Act introduced?

Answer 3

The Computer Misuse Act was introduced in 1990.