Legislation (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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Purpose of data protection legislation
Purpose of data protection legislation
Protect individuals from misuse of personal information & ensure responsible data handling
UK's main data protection law
UK's main data protection law
Data Protection Act 2018
DPA principle: lawfulness meaning
DPA principle: lawfulness meaning
Must have good reason & tell people what you'll do with data
DPA principle: data minimisation meaning
DPA principle: data minimisation meaning
Must not collect more data than you need
DPA principle: storage limitation meaning
DPA principle: storage limitation meaning
Must not keep personal data longer than necessary
DPA principle: accountability meaning
DPA principle: accountability meaning
Must prove you're following all other principles
Definition of data subject
Definition of data subject
Person whose personal data is stored by an organisation
Right of access (data subject right)
Right of access (data subject right)
Can ask to see what personal data organisation holds
Right to have data deleted
Right to have data deleted
Can ask for data removed in certain circumstances
Purpose of Computer Misuse Act 1990
Purpose of Computer Misuse Act 1990
Protect against cybercriminals & unauthorised access
First computer misuse offence
First computer misuse offence
Unauthorised access to computer material
Most serious computer misuse offence
Most serious computer misuse offence
Unauthorised access to impair/damage systems or data
Definition of cookie
Definition of cookie
Small text file downloaded when you visit a website
Cookie regulation key requirement
Cookie regulation key requirement
Website must inform users about cookies & get consent
Main benefit of cookies to users
Main benefit of cookies to users
Saves time - stores info so no need to re-enter details