SSC
COMPUTER
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unauthorised access to someone else’s files
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unauthorised access to someone else’s files with intent to commit further criminal offences
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copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit
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writing and distributing a virus
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Detailed explanation-1: -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. However, it is still illegal under the copyright law. What does not protect you against data being misused or damaged on a system?
Detailed explanation-2: -This guidance sets out how to consider prosecuting cases under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (’CMA’). It also provides guidance on offences relating to the collection, processing, and storage of personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018 (’DPA’).
Detailed explanation-3: -Hacking. Data misuse and unauthorised transfer or copying. Copying and distributing copyrighted software, music and film. Email and chat room abuses. Viruses.