Legislation Flashcards

A law that governs how personal data is collected, stored, and used. It ensures data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

To protect individuals' personal data and ensure organisations handle it responsibly.

A law that makes unauthorised access to computer systems illegal, including hacking and spreading malware.

1. Unauthorised access to computer material. 2. Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences. 3. Unauthorised modification of data.

A law that protects creators' intellectual property, ensuring their work cannot be copied or distributed without permission.

To give creators control over how their work is used and to prevent unauthorised copying or distribution.

Software where the source code is freely available to view, modify, and distribute.

Software that is closed source, where the source code is not available, and users must purchase a licence to use it.

Free to use, can be modified to suit user needs, and encourages collaboration.

Comes with customer support, regular updates, and is often more user-friendly.