COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Enables certain public bodies to demand ISPs fit equipment to facilitate surveillance;
A
Data Protection Act
B
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
C
Freedom of Information Act
D
Protection of Freedoms Act
E
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) is legislation governing the use of covert techniques by public authorities. If we need to use covert techniques to obtain private information about someone, we do it in a way that is necessary, proportionate, lawful and compatible with the Human Rights Act.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Scotland Act 2000 (RIPSA) was introduced to maintain surveillance of a person or persons, and to control information received from third parties when the subject of the activity isn’t aware of the surveillance or information gathering.

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