Ch 8 · The Laws in Detail · Theory

Topic 8 of 9 in Computing Ethics & Ownership — Responsibility in Tech — 4 lessons.

The Computer Misuse Act

Beyond the general idea of "misuse," exam boards expect you to know the specific offences. The Computer Misuse Act defines three levels:

Data Protection Principles

Data-protection law (such as GDPR) binds any organisation holding personal data. Its principles require that data is:

Copyright & Patents Law

Two kinds of legal protection come up:

Apply the Law

All topics in Theory Computing-ethics

1. What Is Computing Ethics
2. Copyright & Intellectual Property
3. Software Licensing
4. Privacy & Data Protection
5. Computer Misuse & Cybercrime
6. Professional Conduct
7. The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
8. The Laws in Detail
9. Check Your Understanding