Computer Misuse Act

Question 1

Action: Unauthorised accessing of materials stored on computers
What does this mean?

Answer 1

Permission from the owner is needed

Question 2

Action: Access to computer material with the intention to commit further offences
What does this mean?

Answer 2

Permission from the owner is needed - using another persons ID or password - and using them to access accounts is illegal

Question 3

Action: Unauthorised alterations to computer materials

What does this mean?

Answer 3

Changing data stored on a computer without permission is illegal. Deliberately sending a virus is illegal