Key Legislation in OCR GCSE Computer Science

The video discusses key legislation relevant to computer science, including the Data Protection Act 2018, Computer Misuse Act 1990, and Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988. It explains the principles of data protection, the importance of preventing unauthorized data access, and the legalities of copyright in technology. The video also provides guidance on applying these laws in exam scenarios.

What are the key considerations besides technical feasibility when introducing new computer technologies?

• Types of hardware components

• Programming languages to be used

• Color schemes and design preferences

• Ethical, privacy, and legal issues

Which act was updated to include the UK's implementation of GDPR?

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1998

• Computer Misuse Act of 1990

• Digital Millennium Copyright Act

What is the primary purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018?

• To regulate the use of personal computers

• To protect individual's personal data

• To prevent the unauthorized copying of software

• To ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence

What principle requires data to be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently?

• Fair, lawful, and transparent processing

• Data minimisation

• Data security

• Purpose limitation

Under the Data Protection Act 2018, what must data controllers prove regarding their data protection measures?

• That they are popular among users

• That they are cost-effective

• That they are environmentally friendly

• That they are sufficient

What does the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 make illegal?

• Unauthorized access to data

• Copying software without permission

• Sending spam emails

• Creating digital art without a license

What is protected under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act of 1998?

• Physical inventions

• Personal data

• Computer hardware designs

• Copyrighted works

In the given scenario, what legislation should Fred be most concerned with for his website?

• Freedom of Information Act

• Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1998

• Computer Misuse Act of 1990

• Data Protection Act 2018