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Legislation relevant to Computer Science

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  • Q1
    What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018?
    To regulate internet use
    To promote commercial data sharing
    To enforce copyright laws
    To protect an individual's personal data
    30s
  • Q2
    Which principle requires that personal data be processed lawfully and transparently?
    Data minimisation
    Accountability
    Fair, lawful and transparent processing
    Purpose limitation
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the principle of purpose limitation state?
    Data must only be collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes
    Data must be accurate and up-to-date
    Data can be processed indefinitely
    Data can be collected for any reason
    30s
  • Q4
    According to the Data Protection Act, what is meant by data minimisation?
    Collecting as much data as possible
    Sharing data with third parties
    Only holding as much data as is necessary
    Storing data indefinitely
    30s
  • Q5
    What must be done if personal data is found to be inaccurate?
    It must be shared with authorities
    It must be corrected
    It must be stored securely
    It can be ignored
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a key aspect of data security under the Data Protection Act?
    Protection against unauthorized processing and accidental loss
    Sharing data with all employees
    Restrictions on data collection
    Open access to all data
    30s
  • Q7
    What does accountability in the Data Protection Act refer to?
    Users can ignore data guidelines
    All data must be made public
    Data controllers must be responsible for their data processing
    Data does not need to be secure
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the Copyright Designs and Patents Act of 1998 protect?
    Open-source software
    Data processing methods
    The copyright-holder's right to control copying of work
    Public domain works
    30s
  • Q9
    Which legislation addresses unauthorized access to data for malicious purposes?
    Data Protection Act 2018
    Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1998
    Freedom of Information Act 2000
    Computer Misuse Act 1990
    30s
  • Q10
    What new principle was introduced to ensure compliance with GDPR in the Data Protection Act?
    Liability
    Accountability
    Responsibility
    Transparency
    30s

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