Computing Regulation Legislation

Question 1

What is meant by personal data?

Answer 1

Any data which can be used to identify a living person or which can be used in combination with other data to identify a living person.

Question 2

Which act concerns the malicious misuse of computers?

Answer 2

The Computer Misuse Act 1990

Question 3

Which act protects people’s property online?

Answer 3

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Question 4

Which act covers the personal use of data?

Answer 4

The Data Protection Act 1998

Question 5

Name two of three primary offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990

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

Which act covers investigation and surveillance by public bodies?

Answer 6

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers act 2000

Question 7

Which act prevents computer programs from being copied?

Answer 7

The Copyright, Designs and Patent Act 1988

Question 8

What name is given to an individual who can be identified by personal data?

Answer 8

Data Subject