Understanding the purpose of the following legislation

• Individuals have the right to access and correct their data under the Data Protection Act.


  True
• Match the key principles of the DPA with their descriptions:

  Fair, Lawful, and Transparent Processing ↔️ Personal data must be handled transparently

  Purpose Limitation ↔️ Data must be used only for specified purposes

  Data Minimization ↔️ Only necessary data should be collected

  Security ↔️ Data must be securely stored
• Fair dealing exceptions under the CDPA allow use of copyrighted material for research and education.


  True
• The CDPA focuses on creators' exclusive rights over their work
• Order the following aspects in a comparison between the CDPA and the DPA:

  1️⃣ Purpose

  2️⃣ Key Focus

  3️⃣ Scope

  4️⃣ Exceptions

  5️⃣ Enforcement
• Match the enforcement mechanisms of the CDPA and DPA with their descriptions:

  CDPA Enforcement ↔️ Legal action against unauthorized use

  DPA Enforcement ↔️ Fines and penalties for non-compliance
• What is the primary purpose of the Data Protection Act (DPA)?

  Regulate use of personal data
• Arrange the purposes of the CDPA in order of their importance:

  1️⃣ Protect creators' exclusive rights

  2️⃣ Encourage creativity and innovation

  3️⃣ Allow fair dealing exceptions
• Match the exception under each act:

  CDPA ↔️ Fair Dealing

  DPA ↔️ Lawful processing with consent

  CMA ↔️ No exceptions provided
• What type of cybercrime does the Computer Misuse Act (CMA) protect against?

  Hacking
• The Computer Misuse Act (CMA) focuses on criminalizing cybercrime while the Data Protection Act (DPA) protects personal information.
• The Equality Act 2010 aims to protect individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• What is the main purpose of the Equality Act 2010?

  Prevent discrimination
• What is the primary aim of the Data Protection Act (DPA)?

  Protect personal data
• What does the principle of 'Fair, Lawful, and Transparent Processing' mean under the DPA?

  Transparent data handling
• What are the three types of intellectual property rights protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA)?

  Copyright, designs, patents
• How does the CDPA encourage creators to profit from their work?

  Grants exclusive rights
• The CDPA applies to all types of personal data.

  False
• The Data Protection Act ensures that personal data is accurate and up-to-date.


  True
• What are the main intellectual property rights protected by the CDPA?

  Copyright, designs, patents
• The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) allows for exceptions known as fair dealing
• The CDPA aims to balance exclusive rights with public access to information.


  True
• The Computer Misuse Act (CMA) criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems or data.
• Match the key offenses under the CMA with their descriptions:

  Unauthorized Access ↔️ Gaining access without permission

  Unauthorized Access with Intent to Commit Further Offenses ↔️ Using unauthorized access to commit additional crimes

  Unauthorized Acts with Intent to Impair ↔️ Intentionally interfering with a system's operation
• The Computer Misuse Act (CMA) protects creators' exclusive rights over their work.

  False
• The Equality Act 2010 covers discrimination in employment, education, and housing.


  True
• Match the key focus of each act with its purpose:

  Equality Act 2010 ↔️ Ensuring equal treatment

  DPA ↔️ Protecting personal data

  CDPA ↔️ Protecting creators' rights
• The Data Protection Act ensures data is processed fairly and lawfully
• The principle of 'Data Minimization' states that only necessary data should be collected
• The key purpose of the CDPA is to encourage creativity and innovation
• Compare the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) with the Data Protection Act (DPA) based on their purposes:

  CDPA Purpose ↔️ Protect intellectual property rights

  DPA Purpose ↔️ Regulate collection and use of personal data
• What is the 'Fair Dealing' exception under the CDPA primarily used for?

  Research and education
• The Data Protection Act aims to protect individuals' personal data.
• The CDPA focuses on creators' exclusive rights, while the DPA focuses on individuals' rights over personal data.
• What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) protect?

  Intellectual property rights
• What is the key focus of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA)?

  Creators' exclusive rights
• The Computer Misuse Act (CMA) prohibits intentionally impairing the operation of a computer system.

  True
• What is the primary purpose of the Computer Misuse Act (CMA)?

  Prevent cybercrime
• What are the enforcement methods for non-compliance under the Computer Misuse Act (CMA)?

  Criminal penalties