Understanding Key UK Laws in Computer Science

What year was the Data Protection Act that is discussed in the video enacted?

• 2008

• 2015

• 2018

• 2012

Under the Data Protection Act, what is the maximum fine a company might face for not securing customer data?

• 10 million pounds

• 20 million pounds

• 17 million pounds

• 5 million pounds

Which act would prosecute a company if it failed to secure its customer data and a breach occurred?

• Trade Secrets Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Data Protection Act

• Consumer Rights Act

Under which circumstances can a company be prosecuted under the Data Protection Act?

• If they use data without consent

• If they do not secure collected data

• All of the above

• If they fail to report a data breach

What does the Computer Misuse Act primarily target?

• Data theft

• Unauthorized access and hacking

• Software licensing

• Email spamming

If a person creates malware but does not distribute it, under which law can they still be prosecuted?

• Copyright Act

• Consumer Protection Act

• Data Protection Act

• Computer Misuse Act

What are the possible legal consequences under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Fines and imprisonment

• Community service

• Only fines

• License revocation

What year was the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act enacted?

• 1992

• 1990

• 1988

• 1985

Which of the following is considered a creative work under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act?

• A business plan

• A music composition

• A scientific theory

• A mathematical formula

What is the consequence of passing off someone else's creative work as your own under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act?

• A fine, potentially unlimited

• A warning

• Mandatory apology

• Temporary suspension