Legislation Dates

Question 1

What is Ethical Conflict?

Answer 1

Workplace moral issues such as using personal data without consent or installing unlicensed software.

Question 2

What are Electrical and Electronic Waste Regulations?

Answer 2

2013 – Requires responsible disposal and take-back of electronic devices like computers and printers.

Question 3

What is the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act?

Answer 3

1988 – Protects creators from unauthorized copying of software, music, images, and code.

Question 4

What does the Consumer Rights Act ensure?

Answer 4

2015 – “satisfactory quality” “fit for purpose” Ensures digital products (e.g. software) must work as intended, be bug-free, and not break on update.

Question 5

What is the Computer Misuse Act?

Answer 5

1990 – Makes illegal any unauthorized access, hacking, malware creation, or denial-of-service attacks.

Question 6

What does the Equality Act ensure?

Answer 6

2010 – Ensures systems are accessible and prohibits discrimination (e.g. screen readers, alt text for inclusive design).

Question 7

What is the Data Protection Act?

Answer 7

2018 – Enforces secure handling of personal data (e.g. encryption, consent, and GDPR compliance).

Question 8

What does the Consumer Credit Act regulate?

Answer 8

1974 – Regulates online financial services to ensure credit data is protected and terms are clear.