Computing Laws

When was the Data Protection Act discovered?

• 1990

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

Computer Misuse Act

• 1990

• 1992

• 1998

• 2001

Freedom of Information Act

• 1990

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

Which one of these is not a principle of the Data Protection Act?

• Data is processed fairly and lawfully

• Data should not be kept longer than needed

• Data must be kept up to Date

• Data should be easily accessible

Which one of these is not a violation of the Computer Misuse Act?

• Creating a Virus

• Phishing

• Blackmailing

• Identity Theft

Which one of these is part 3 of the Computer Misuse Act?

• Unauthorized access to computer material

• Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences

• Unauthorized modification of computer material

Which one of these do not concern the Copyright Designs and Patents Act?

• Illegally downloading a game

• Illegally downloading music

• Illegally downloading a software license

• Illegally distributing a virus

Which act would give police legal permission to survey a potential suspects internet activities?

• Data Protection Act

• Freedom of Information Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

Distributing a public documentary about someone's life online breaks the...

• Data Protection Act

• Copyright Designs and Patents Act

• Freedom of Information Act

• Computer Misuse Act

Which of these are principles of the Data Protection Act?

• Data must be relevant

• Security must prevent unauthorized access to the data

• Data should not be transferred outside of the EU

• Data should only be used for the purpose specified

• Data processed fairly and lawfully