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36 Cards in this Set
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Give 3 reasons why are institutions such as the British Computer Society important |
Keep the members up to date with opportunities whithin their industry and their local area Award members for excellance within the field They will speak to the government on the professions behalf Can persuade employers to participate in providing training |
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Name and describe the four types of Intellectual Property Protection |
Patents Trade marks Designs Copyright |
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Under the data protection act What type of data is described as "anything that can be used to identify a living person" including names, addresses,telephone numbers and email addresses? |
Personal Data |
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What are the 8 principles of the Data protection act |
Used fairly and lawfully Used for limited, specifically stated purposes Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive. Is accurate Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary Handled according to people's data protection rights kept safe and secure Not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection |
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Which professional Institution would you recommend I join as a large Uk based information management company |
The Institute for the Management of Information Systems IMIS. It's an International professional association devoted to supportingand promoting the profession of information systems management |
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Under Scedule 3 of that data protection act, what is considered senstive personal data |
racial, ethnic orgin, political opinions, religious beliefs, membership of a trade union, physical or mental health condition, sexual oriantation, criminal records |
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What rule would anyone building a web site that contains a form to store personal information have to follow for the form to be legal |
An option must be provided to say whether the user approves of their personal information being stored by the organisation |
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What act provides a civil right of compensation for defective goods and protects theconsumer against misleading pricing |
The consumer protection act 1987 |
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When was the computer misuse act brought in |
1990 |
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What is the purpose of the Computer Misuse Act |
The act is intended to protect data stored on computer from unauthorised access and or modification |
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Name the 3 sections of the Computer misuse act |
1. Hacking using a computer to gain access to a program 2. using computers to commit further crimes 3. unauthorised modification of thecontents of any computer |
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Whats the maximium prison term and fine a person could get for committing an offence under section 1 (unauthorsied access) |
Up to 6 months inprison and/or a fine of up to £2000 |
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A person is convicted of accessing the central university computer ad modifying their grades in the student records, what is the maximum penalty they face. |
under section 3 modifying data Up to 5 years in prison and a fine. |
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Computer misuse act section 1(hacking) what level of fine and/or prison service would you expect to be imposed |
up to 2 years in person and / or a fine. |
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Computer misuse act section 2(using a computer to commit further crime) what level of fine and/or prison service would you expect to be imposed |
up to 10 years in person and / or a fine. |
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Computer misuse act section 3(altering data) what level of fine and/or prison service would you expect to be imposed |
up to 2 years in person and / or a fine. |
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When was the copyright act brought in |
1988 |
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Is copyright automatically given |
Copyright does not have to be registered or recorded. It comes into effect immediately a new work is created. However, it may be to the advantage of copyright holders to register their copyright in case they need to prove ownership at some later dat |
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Individuals who have their information held have a number of rights pertaining to that information, under what act |
data protection act 1994 |
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Individuals who have their information held have a number of rights pertaining to that informatio, what are they |
View the data an organisation holds on them, for a small fee, known as 'subject access'. Request that incorrect information is corrected. If the company ignores the request, a court can order the data to be corrected or destroyed, and in some cases compensation can be awarded. Request not to receive direct marketing. |
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Under the comsumer protection act 1987 How does this Act impact on web shops and/orInternet Selling |
In generally, online retailers are subject to the same restrictions as other physical and mail order outlets and must provide the same information. Consumers generally have seven days to return goods. |
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Under the Health and Safety at work act Workstations should have what |
Adequate lighting, including adequate contrast with no glare or reflections Noise minimisation Comfortable temperature and humidity Reduction of radiation to negligible levels Software which is appropriate to the task and user provided feedback on system status with no secret monitoring Window coverings Adjustable, readable, glare/reflection free screen with no flicker usable, Adjustable, detachable, legible keyboard - There should be adequate space in front of the keyboard to support hands and wrists Glare-free work surface with adequate space for all necessary arrangements Adequate leg room and clearance under desk. A chair with adjustable height and back support |
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Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 who is responsible for adjudicating requests if rejected by the company |
Information Commissioner for Scotland |
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What are the 8 principles of the Data protection act |
Used fairly and lawfully Used for limited, specifically stated purposes Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive. Is accurate Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary Handled according to people's data protection rights kept safe and secure Not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection |
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The Freedom of Information Act covers the rights of the public to see information held by ................ |
public bodies |
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 |
Allows certain bodies to demand access or information from ISP, enables mass surveillance of communcation in transit allows certain bodies to demand that surveillence exquipment be fitted to an ISP equipment allows certain bodies to be given keys/password to allow access |
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The DDA covered what ... |
Direct discrimination (such as a ban on employing people) Disability related discrimination (for example, a taxi driver refusing to take a blind passenger because they have a guide dog) Failure by an organisation to make a reasonable adjustment to allow you access to goods, facilities and services Victimisation and or harassment. |
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The DDA was replace in 2010 by what |
The Equality act |
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What is the Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 |
These regulations make the interception of communications such as phone calls or e-mail legal subject to the issuing of a warrant. The concerns over this Act focus on the relative ease with which government bodies can receive these warrants. |
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The Data Protection Act gives rights to individuals in respect of the personal data that organisations hold about them What arethey |
Right of access to a copy of the information comprised in their personal data
Right to object to processing that is likely to cause or is causing damage or distress Right to prevent processing for direct marketing;a right to object to decisions being taken by automated means Right in certain circumstances to have inaccurate personal data rectified, blocked, erased or destroyed Right to claim compensation for damages caused by a breach of the Act. Limitations on permitted restrictions of rights |
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The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 |
Specify how old electronic equipment such as computers and printers must be disposed of. Based on an EEC directive, the regulations set targets for the recycling of old equipment and the responsible disposal of equipment that cannot be reused. |
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What does the "Data controler" do under the Data protection act |
This role is defined in the Data Protection Act as:"data controller" means, subject to subsection (4), a person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed; |
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what does the Equality Act 2010 do |
It legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations |
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What types of discrimination does the equality act 2010 cover |
age being or becoming a transsexual person being married or in a civil partnership being pregnant or having a child disability race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin religion, belief or lack of religion/belief sex sexual orientation |
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Where are you protected by the equality act 2010 |
at work in education as a consumer when using public services when buying or renting property as a member or guest of a private club or association |
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What are the 8 principles of the Data protection act |
Used fairly and lawfully Used for limited, specifically stated purposes Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive. Is accurate Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary Handled according to people's data protection rights Kept safe and secure Not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection |
