Legislation

Question 1

Name 4 of the Data protection principles.

Answer 1

1. Personal data must be processed fairly and lawfully
2. Personal data should only be obtained for one or more specified lawful purposes and shall not be further processed in any manner incompatible with that purpose
3. Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose which they are possessed
4. Personal data shall be accurate and where necessary, kept up to date
5. Personal data processed for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary
6. Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights of data subjects under this act
7. Appropriate technical and organisational measures shall be taken against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data and against accidental loss or destruction of, damage to, personal data
8. Personal data shall not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area, unless that country or territory ensures an adequate level of data protection.

Question 2

Name the three legislations covering the use of computers.

Answer 2

The Data Protection Act (1998)

The Copyright Act

The Computer Misuse Act (1990)