1.5.1 Legislations

Question 1

How many rules does the Data Protection Act 1988 have?

Answer 1

8

Question 2

Which law covers personal data?

Answer 2

Data Protection Act 1988

Question 3

What kind of stored personal data does the Data Protection Act 1988 apply to?

Answer 3

Info stored on computers and organised paper filing systems

Question 4

What rights does the Data Protection Act 1988 give to data subjects (people)?

Answer 4

• The right to request a copy of the data held about them
• The right to correct the data held about them
• The right to prevent marketing using contact details provided by the data subject

Question 5

What act concerns the malicious use of computers?

Answer 5

Computer Misuse Act 1990

Question 6

Why was the Computer Misuse Act 1990 created?

Answer 6

To ensure computer hacking is covered by law

Question 7

How often does the Computer Misuse Act get updated?

Answer 7

Frequently.

Question 8

How many primary offences does the Computer Misuse Act describe?

Answer 8

Three

Question 9

What are the primary offences described by the Computer Misuse Act?

Answer 9

• Unauthorised access to computer materials
• Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences
• Unauthorised modification of computer material

Question 10

What does the Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988 cover?

Answer 10

Work like logos, music, recordings, writing and computer programs.

Question 11

Why was the Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988 brought in?

Answer 11

To protect people’s property online.

Question 12

What does the Regulation of Investigatory Powers act cover?

Answer 12

Investigation and surveillance by public bodies.

Question 13

What does the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act do?

Answer 13

• Enforces ISP and mobile phone companies to give up info upon request from an authorised authority.
• Ensures ISP networks have sufficient hardware installed to facilitate surveillance.

Question 14

Why is regulation of investigatory powers act controversial?

Answer 14

• The power extends to small agencies like local councils.
• Some people feel the act is an invasion of privacy, and is often improperly used.

Question 15

How is copyright applied to original works?

Answer 15

Automatically

Question 16

When does copyright on an original piece of work expire?

Answer 16

25-70 years after the death of the creator depending on the type of work.