Legal Impacts (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards

New laws created to deal with technological changes and computer-related criminal activities

Accessing data/systems for theft or damage

Stealing personal info to impersonate someone

Illegally copying & distributing software

UK's GDPR version, protects personal data rights

Only collect adequate, relevant & necessary data

Don't keep data longer than necessary

Makes unauthorised access to systems a criminal offence

Unauthorised access to computer systems

Intellectual property: software, video, audio content

Illegal under Copyright Act (affects copyright owners' income)

DPA 2018, Computer Misuse Act 1990, Copyright Act 1988

Information Commissioner's Office