30. AQA GCSE (8525) SLR6 – 3.8 Legislation

What does the GGC specification require students to explain?

• The mathematical theories behind algorithms

• The specific acts of parliaments related to computer science

• The history of computer science

• The current ethical, legal, and environmental impacts and risks of digital technology on society

Answer explanation

The GGC specification requires students to explain the current ethical, legal, and environmental impacts and risks of digital technology on society.

Which of the following acts is NOT mentioned as relevant to the computer science curriculum?

• Freedom of Information Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act

• Data Protection Act

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the Freedom of Information Act, as it is NOT mentioned as relevant to the computer science curriculum.

What year was the Data Protection Act updated?

• 2005

• 2018

• 1990

• 1988

Answer explanation

The Data Protection Act was updated in 2018, making it the correct choice among the given options.

What does the Data Protection Act 2018 aim to protect?

• Government data

• Individual's personal data

• Corporate financial information

• Educational content

Answer explanation

The Data Protection Act 2018 aims to protect individual's personal data, ensuring privacy and security for individuals' information.

What is the first principle of the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Accuracy

• Fair, lawful, and transparent processing

• Data retention periods

• Data minimization

Answer explanation

The first principle of the Data Protection Act 2018 is fair, lawful, and transparent processing, making it the correct choice.

What must data be in relation to the purposes for which they are processed?

• Adequate, relevant, and limited

• Stored indefinitely

• Publicly available

• Shared with third parties

Answer explanation

Data must be adequate, relevant, and limited in relation to the purposes for which they are processed, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

What does the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 make illegal?

• Copyright infringement

• Data protection measures

• Unauthorized access to data

• Environmental protection

Answer explanation

The Computer Misuse Act of 1990 makes unauthorized access to data illegal, not copyright infringement, data protection measures, or environmental protection.

What year was the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act established?

• 1988

• 1990

• 2018

• 2005

Answer explanation

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act was established in 1988, making the correct answer choice 1988.

What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act make illegal?

• Unauthorized data deletion

• Data minimization

• Copying work without permission

• Unauthorized data access

Answer explanation

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act makes illegal copying work without permission, not unauthorized data deletion, data minimization, or unauthorized data access.

What principle was added to the Data Protection Act to comply with GDPR?

• Accountability

• Data security

• Purpose limitation

• Accuracy

Answer explanation

The principle of Accountability was added to the Data Protection Act to comply with GDPR.