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Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online
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2.6 Cyber security and the law

Check what you’ve learned about cyber security and the law by completing this activity.

Activity 1 The law

Timing: Allow about 5 minutes

a. 

Computer Misuse Act


b. 

Data Protection Act


c. 

RIPA


d. 

Fraud Act


The correct answer is b.

b. 

Yes, in failing to patch their software against a known vulnerability, the organisation has not taken adequate measures to secure the personal data of customers and therefore failed to meet its obligations under DPA.


a. 

Computer Misuse Act


b. 

Data Protection Act


c. 

RIPA


d. 

Fraud Act


The correct answer is a.

a. 

Yes, by gaining unauthorised access to a computer system the hacker would have committed an offence under this act.

You may find 7.2 Laws and computers useful.


Next, you’ll think about European laws and consider laws that apply in other countries.