consequences of uses of computer

The computer misuse act 1990
exists to protect against unauthorized use of computer systems.
There are three levels of security:
1. unauthorized access to data and/or programs
2. unauthorized access with intent to omit a further offence
3. unauthorized modification of computer material


Data protection act 1984 and 1998
There are 8 key principles to the data protection act:
1. data gathering - do they know im collecting it?
2.data purpose - do i know an exact reason for collecting it?
3.data quantity - am i sure the data is no more than is needed?
4.data quality -  am i keeping accurate and up to date data?
5. data lifetime - do i really need to keep this data anymore?
6.data subject - can they be told what data i am holding?
7. internal data security - have i put in place sufficient security?
8. external data security - am i moving data to a country which does not have the same level of protection?


Regulation of investigatory powers act 2000 (RIPA)

• prevents the interception of public and private messages
• allows security and intelligence services to intercept
• can be used to force ISP's to help
• only applies to a message that is moving

Copyright, designs and patents act 1988

• copyright protects materials like art, music, sound recording and films
• Design rights protects somethings looks
• Patents protect how an innovation works or what it does
• Trademarks protect the name or logo of a business

Health and safety (display screen equipment)
obliges employers to look after (provide training and information) for staff who use computers for extended periods

Digital Right management
is an application of controls to limit to use of digital media, used by the copyright holder to try and limit when you can use digital media


Robotics 
robotics is a huge factor in daily life at the moment and there are many strengths and weaknesses that come with it; they are extremely versatile and very efficient but cannot make complex emotional or social decisions. they are used in various different areas including; deep sea diving, manufacturing and bomb disposal.




Code of conduct
sets out how an organisation expects you to use its computers and behave when on them