COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Question
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Which of the following offences are covered by the Computer Misuse Act 1990? (choose 4)
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data must be processed fairly and lawfully
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Unauthorised access of computer material
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Unauthorised access with intent to commit a crime
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Unauthorised modification of computer material
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Making or supplying or obtaining anything which could be used in computer misuse acts
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA) is the main legislation that criminalises unauthorised access to computer systems and data, and the damaging or destroying of these.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Computer Misuse Act was passed in 1990. What is not an offence under the Computer Misuse Act? Copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit is not an offence under the Computer Misuse Act.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unauthorised access to computer material. Unauthorised access to computer materials with intent to commit a further crime. Unauthorised modification of data. Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences.
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