1.5.1 Computing-related legislation

• The data controller is responsible for determining the purposes and manner of data processing.


  True
• Data must be kept secure from unauthorized access
• Data controllers are responsible for adhering to the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.


  True
• What is copyright infringement under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988?

  Unauthorized copying or distribution
• What are three actions that constitute copyright infringement?

  Unauthorized copying, distribution, commercial exploitation
• What are four exclusive rights of copyright holders under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988?

  Reproducing, distributing, performing, adapting
• Copyright holders have the right to reproduce, distribute, and adapt their works.


  True
• What is another term for unauthorized access to computer systems under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

  Hacking
• What is a data subject under the Data Protection Act 1998?

  Individual with personal data
• A denial of service attack intentionally disrupts the normal functioning of a computer system
• Unauthorized access to computer systems is also known as hacking
• What fundamental human rights does the Human Rights Act 1998 protect?

  Freedom of expression
• What does the Equality Act 2010 aim to protect?

  Equal opportunities
• The Equality Act 2010 mandates reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals.


  True
• Order the key principles of GDPR:

  1️⃣ Lawfulness, fairness, transparency

  2️⃣ Purpose limitation

  3️⃣ Data minimization

  4️⃣ Accuracy

  5️⃣ Storage limitation

  6️⃣ Integrity and confidentiality
• What is a data subject under the Data Protection Act 1998?

  The individual about whom data is processed
• Match the principle of the Data Protection Act 1998 with its description:

  Fair and lawful ↔️ Data must be processed fairly and lawfully.

  Specific purpose ↔️ Data can only be processed for specified purposes.

  Accurate and up-to-date ↔️ Data should be accurate and regularly updated.

  Not kept longer than necessary ↔️ Data should not be stored longer than needed.
• Data subjects have the right to access their data
• Copyright holders have the right to reproduce the work
• Musical works are protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 as part of the musical
• Data controllers are responsible for implementing data protection policies under the Data Protection Act 1998.


  True
• Literary works protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 include books, articles, and software code
• Order the three main types of offenses under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 from least to most severe penalties.

  1️⃣ Unauthorized access to computer systems

  2️⃣ Unauthorized modification of computer material

  3️⃣ Denial of service attacks
• The Human Rights Act 1998 applies to public authorities
• What are the rights of copyright holders under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988?

  Reproduce, distribute, adapt
• What does the Computer Misuse Act 1990 criminalize?

  Computer-related activities
• Match the offense with its description under the Computer Misuse Act 1990:

  Unauthorized access ↔️ Illegally entering a system

  Unauthorized modification ↔️ Tampering with data

  Denial of service attacks ↔️ Disrupting system function
• The Human Rights Act 1998 requires public authorities to act in accordance with human rights.


  True
• Match the protected characteristic with an example of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010:

  Age ↔️ Not hiring due to age stereotypes

  Disability ↔️ Schools not accommodating learning difficulties

  Gender reassignment ↔️ Harassment at work

  Marriage and civil partnership ↔️ Treating pregnant employees unfairly

  Sexual orientation ↔️ Refusing service to same-sex couples
• GDPR replaced the previous Data Protection Act 1998
• Data controllers under GDPR must obtain explicit consent for data processing.


  True
• The Data Protection Act 1998 aims to safeguard personal information
• Personal data refers to information that relates to an identifiable person
• Data can only be processed for specified purposes under the Data Protection Act 1998.


  True
• What does the principle of not transferring data outside the EEA ensure?

  Adequate protection of data
• What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 protect?

  Original creative works
• Fair dealing exceptions allow the use of copyrighted material for research and education.


  True
• The Data Protection Act 1998 requires data to be processed fairly and lawfully
• What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 protect creative works from?

  Unauthorized use
• What is fair dealing in copyright law primarily intended for?

  Research and education