Legislation quiz

What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act?

• To protect personal data
• To prevent hacking
• To regulate advertising
• To enforce copyright laws

Who oversees the enforcement of data protection laws in the UK?

• The Home Office
• The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• The Metropolitan Police
• The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Under GDPR, what must organizations obtain before processing personal data?

• Explicit consent
• Government approval
• Employee signatures
• A data processing license

What are the penalties for breaching GDPR regulations?

• A fine of up to £500,000
• A fine of up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover
• Imprisonment for 5 years
• A warning from the ICO

Which legislation aims to prevent unauthorized access to computer systems?

• The Computer Misuse Act
• The Data Protection Act
• The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
• The Police and Justice Act

What is an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Sending spam emails
• Copying a website's layout
• Gaining unauthorized access to a system
• Deleting personal data

Which act expanded penalties under the Computer Misuse Act?

• The Police and Justice Act 2006
• The Consumer Rights Act 2015
• The Display Screen Equipment Regulations
• The Freedom of Information Act

What is the role of the ICO?

• Enforcing data protection laws
• Prosecuting criminals
• Setting copyright laws
• Managing consumer rights

What is the main purpose of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act?

• To prevent hacking
• To protect intellectual property rights
• To regulate display screen equipment
• To oversee consumer rights

How long does copyright protection typically last in the UK?

• 25 years
• 50 years
• 70 years after the creator’s death
• 100 years