The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards
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What does RIPA stand for?
What does RIPA stand for?
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
What does RIPA balance?
What does RIPA balance?
National security & crime prevention with individual privacy
RIPA purpose: combatting crime
RIPA purpose: combatting crime
Enables interception of comms to prevent serious crimes
RIPA purpose: national security role
RIPA purpose: national security role
Supports intelligence agencies monitoring security threats
Requirement for comms interception under RIPA
Requirement for comms interception under RIPA
Proper authorisation
RIPA & encrypted data
RIPA & encrypted data
Can require decryption keys if suspected illegal activity
Covert surveillance methods under RIPA
Covert surveillance methods under RIPA
Hidden cameras, undercover agents
Examples of bodies authorised under RIPA
Examples of bodies authorised under RIPA
Police, MI5, HM Revenue and Customs
Workplace monitoring requirement under RIPA
Workplace monitoring requirement under RIPA
Employers must inform employees
Companies' obligation under RIPA
Companies' obligation under RIPA
Must comply; may provide data logs or help access files
Privacy concern raised by RIPA
Privacy concern raised by RIPA
Allows extensive surveillance powers
Consequence of not providing decryption keys
Consequence of not providing decryption keys
May face penalties
Do all RIPA surveillance need judicial warrant?
Do all RIPA surveillance need judicial warrant?
No, some (e.g. metadata) need authorisation but not warrant