COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This legislation is intended to give certain groups the legal right to carry out digital surveillance and access digital communication held by a person or organisation.
A
Data Protection Act
B
Computer Misuse Act
C
Copyright and Patents Act
D
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
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 Investigatory Powers Act 2016 provides a framework for the use of investigatory powers by the security and intelligence agencies, law enforcement and other public authorities. These powers cover: the interception of communications. the retention and acquisition of communications data.

Detailed explanation-3: -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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