UK Legislation

What is the main piece of legislation that governs data protection in the UK?

• The Data Protection Act
• The Freedom of Information Act
• The Computer Misuse Act

What year did the Data Protection Act come into effect?

• 1988
• 1998
• 2008

What is the main aim of the Freedom of Information Act?

• To protect individuals' personal data
• To allow individuals access to information held by public authorities
• To prevent computer misuse

Who is responsible for enforcing the Data Protection Act?

• The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• The Ministry of Justice
• The Crown Prosecution Service

What are the 8 principles of the Data Protection Act?

• Fairness, lawfulness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity and confidentiality
• Fairness, lawfulness, transparency, accuracy, purpose limitation, data minimisation, storage limitation, integrity and confidentiality
• Fairness, lawfulness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and storage limitation

What is the maximum fine the ICO can impose for a breach of the Data Protection Act?

• 500000
• 50000
• £1 million

What is the purpose of the Computer Misuse Act?

• To protect individuals' personal data
• To allow individuals access to information held by public authorities
• To prevent unauthorized access to computer systems and data

What year was the Computer Misuse Act introduced?

• 1990
• 2000
• 2010

What are the 3 main offences under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Unauthorised access, unauthorized modification, unauthorized disclosure
• Unauthorized access, unauthorized modification, unauthorized interception
• Unauthorized access, unauthorized modification, unauthorized interception of data

What is the maximum sentence for an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Life imprisonment
• 10 years imprisonment
• 7 years imprisonment