Cyber Laws and Regulations

Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced?

• To help protect computer software
• To help protect computer hardware
• To stop the spread of computer viruses
• To stop people from accessing unauthorised information. 

What is the name of the law that makes hacking illegal?

• Data Protection Act
• Computer Misuse Act
• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
• Hacking Act

Which of the following is NOT an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

• unauthorised access to someone else's files
• unauthorised access to someone else's files with intent to commit further criminal offences
• copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit
• writing and distributing a virus

According to the Computer Misuse Act you are committing a crime if you use your friend’s username and password to log onto their account?

• True
• False

If you commit a crime under Section A of the Computer Misuse Act you receive...?

• Up to 12 Months in prison and/or a fine
• Life imprisonment
• £1000 Fine

Which law is broken if you buy a pirate copy of a DVD?

• The Data Protection Act

• The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act

• Freedom of information Act

• Computer Misuse Act

Covers the copying or use of other people’s work

• The Data Protection Act

• The Computer Misuse Act

• The Copyright Design and Patents Act

• The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

Which of the following cannot be copyrighted?

• Applications

• Games

• Books

• Algorithms

• Music

Which act makes sure that people who made something can receive credit for their work if someone else uses it?

• Data Protection Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Copyright, Design and Patents Act

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

I have released a new video game Space Cats, but someone has now uploaded it to a free games library. I am losing so many sales and so much money. I don't know what to do. Are there any laws to help me?

• Data Protection Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

• Nothing will help