AQA Consequence of the Use of Computing

A company is developing a new social media platform. Which of the following actions should they take to address ethical concerns?

• Implement strict data privacy policies

• Ignore user feedback

• Sell user data to third parties without consent

• Sell user data to third parties without consent

Under which UK legislation are government agencies legally allowed to conduct surveillance on digital communications?

• Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Investigatory Powers Act 2016

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Freedom of Information Act 2000

Which of the following is an example of covert surveillance?

• CCTV cameras in a Employers monitoring company emails without informing employees

• A police officer questioning a suspect

• A website tracking cookies with user consent

• Bulk data collection

What right does GDPR grant individuals regarding their personal data?

• The right to unrestricted data collection

• The right to avoid all online surveillance

• 5. The right to permanent data storage

• The right to information

Under which act can UK authorities legally demand encryption keys from individuals?

• Investigatory Powers Act 2016

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Freedom of Information Act 2000

If a company refuses to provide encryption keys when required by law, what could happen?

• The company is immune from prosecution

• The company receives a warning but no legal action is taken

• The company can be fined or prosecuted

• The company is banned from using encryption

Which law gives individuals control over how their personal data is used in the UK?

• Investigatory Powers Act 2016

• Freedom of Information Act 2000

• Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Data Protection Act 2018

What is a digital footprint?

• A database used by security agencies

• A collection of personal data left behind from online activity

• A special type of computer virus

• A government database of internet users

Which of the following is a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

• to the wrong recipient

• Downloading a legal software update

• Hacking into someone’s account without permission

• Installing antivirus software piracy version

What is the maximum penalty for serious offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

• £5,000 fine

• 12 months in prison

• 10 years in prison

• Life imprisonment