1.5.1: computing related legislation

• What is meant by personal data?

  Any data which can be used to identify a living person or which can be used in combination with other data to identify a living person
• Which act concerns the malicious use of computers?

  The computer misuse act 1990
• Which act protects people’s property online?

  The copyright, designs and patents act 1988
• Which act covers the use of personal data?

  The Data Protection Act 1998
• Name two of the three primary offences under the computer misuse act 1990

  1. Unauthorised access to computer materials.
  2. Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences.
  3. Unauthorised modification of computer material.
• Which act covers investigation and surveillance by public bodies?


  The regulation of investigatory powers act 2000
• Which act prevents computer programs from being copied?

  The copyright, designs and patents act 1988
• What name is given to an individual who can be identified by personal data?

  data subject