The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What does RIPA 2000 primarily govern?
What does RIPA 2000 primarily govern?
Public authority surveillance & communications
What three aspects does RIPA aim to balance?
What three aspects does RIPA aim to balance?
National security, crime prevention, privacy
Which principle allows authorities to intercept emails and phone calls under RIPA?
Which principle allows authorities to intercept emails and phone calls under RIPA?
Interception of communications
What may organisations be required to provide if authorities suspect illegal encrypted data use?
What may organisations be required to provide if authorities suspect illegal encrypted data use?
Decryption keys
Which three bodies can apply for surveillance permissions under RIPA?
Which three bodies can apply for surveillance permissions under RIPA?
Police, MI5, HM Revenue and Customs
What does RIPA surveillance require before it can be conducted?
What does RIPA surveillance require before it can be conducted?
Authorisation from senior official/warrant
What are covert surveillance methods permitted under RIPA?
What are covert surveillance methods permitted under RIPA?
Hidden cameras & undercover agents
What must companies provide when asked to assist with monitoring under RIPA?
What must companies provide when asked to assist with monitoring under RIPA?
Data logs or access to encrypted files
What must employers do when monitoring employee communications under RIPA?
What must employers do when monitoring employee communications under RIPA?
Inform employees
What is a common mistake about RIPA's scope?
What is a common mistake about RIPA's scope?
Thinking it only applies to law enforcement
What happens if organisations fail to provide decryption keys upon lawful request?
What happens if organisations fail to provide decryption keys upon lawful request?
They may face penalties
Do all types of surveillance under RIPA require a judicial warrant?
Do all types of surveillance under RIPA require a judicial warrant?
No, some only need proper authorisation