(4.8) Consequences of using computing

Question 1

Consequences of using computers: laws in the UK that relate to the use of computers and computer systems

Answer 1

• The Computer Misuse Act 1990 - crime to access computer material without authorization
• The Data Protection Act 1998 - when personal data could be obtained, used, and disclosed
• The Freedom of
  Information Act 2000 - provides public access to information held by public authorities
• The General Data Protection Regulation 2016 - guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information