Laws and Legislations

Question 1

What is the main aim of the Computer Misuse Act?

Answer 1

To protect data and information on computer systems.

Question 2

What is an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

Answer 2

Unauthorised access to material

Unauthorised with intent to commit or aid further offences

Unauthorised access with the intent to impair computer operations

Having access to articles for malicious acts using a computer

Unauthorised acts causing or creating risk of damage.

Question 3

What does the Copyright Designs and Patents Act do?

Answer 3

It protects against the illegal, unauthorised download or distribution of files or software

Question 4

What is an offence under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act?

Answer 4

Using software without the correct licenses (downloading images, copying music etc…)

Question 5

What does the Data Protection Act do?

Answer 5

Entitles data owners to compensation if six principles aren’t adhered to.

Question 6

What are the 6 principles of the Data Protection Act?

Answer 6

Used fairly + lawfully

Used for the specified purposes

Used adequately and for what’s necessary

Accurate

Handled with security and Protection

Kept for only as long as is needed

Question 7

What does the Freedom of Information Act do?

Answer 7

The act provides public access to recorded dating help by public authorities.

Question 8

What does the Health and Safety at Work Act do?

Answer 8

Provides employees with a duty of care to ensure they act responsibly with computers

Question 9

What has to be adhered to with the Health and Safety in the Workplace Act?

Answer 9

Workstations have to be analysed for reduced risk and meet minimum requirements.

Give breaks and activity changed

Arrange and pay for eye tests if needed

Provide health and safety training