Legislation and Its Impact on Occupations

Which Act governs the lawful processing of personal data in the United Kingdom?

• Computer Misuse Act

• Data Protection Act

• Official Secrets Act

• Wireless and Telegraphy Act

Which Act provides individuals with the right to access information held by public authorities?

• Freedom of Information Act

• Human Rights Act

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Which Act makes it an offence to gain unauthorised access to computer systems?

• Data Protection Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Official Secrets Act

• Human Rights Act

Which Act is primarily concerned with the interception of communications and surveillance?

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

• Data Protection Act

• Freedom of Information Act

• Official Secrets Act

Which Act protects the privacy and rights of individuals in the UK?

• Human Rights Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Official Secrets Act

• Wireless and Telegraphy Act

Which Act is designed to protect government secrets and national security?

• Official Secrets Act

• Data Protection Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Freedom of Information Act

Which of the following is NOT covered by the Data Protection Act?

• The right to access personal data

• The right to freedom of expression

• The right to have inaccurate data corrected

• The right to have data erased

Which Act would be most relevant if a public authority refused to disclose information requested by a citizen?

• Freedom of Information Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Human Rights Act

• Official Secrets Act

Which Act makes it illegal to deliberately spread computer viruses?

• Computer Misuse Act

• Data Protection Act

• Human Rights Act

• Official Secrets Act

Which Act ensures that surveillance by public bodies is conducted lawfully?

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

• Data Protection Act

• Freedom of Information Act

• Official Secrets Act