11 - Computer Law CM version 2

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Computer Law

Year 7 - Digital Literacy 

KO: To be-able to identify and explain the different 'Computer Laws'

All

To be-able to identify the different Computer Laws.

Most 

To be-able to explain what the Copyright Act, Computer Misuse Act and GDPR do.

Some

To be-able to explain and identify what the implications of breaching the different Computer Laws are.

How can people misuse a computer ?

Examples of Computer Misuse

Logging in as someone else (without permission)

Deleting, changing files (without permission)

Deploying Malware of any kind

Hacking

These are all examples of Computer Misuse

Click here to see a real life example

Computer Misuse Act

What is 'Computer Misuse'?

The Computer Misuse act: States it is illegal to perform :

Unauthorised access to computer material

Unauthorised access with the intent to modify or impair

Unauthorised access with the intent to commit further crime

Malware

Mal = Malicious

ware = software

Software that is specifically made to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorised access to a computer system

Types of Malware?

MALWARE

NOT MALWARE

Firewall

Spyware

Virus

Compression

Trojan

Worm

Encryption

Compiler

Ransomware

Did you know?

• 39% of UK businesses reported suffering a cyber attack in 2022.

• In the year ending March 2022, there were an estimated 1.6 million (1,633,000) incidents of computer misuse experienced by adults aged 18 and over in England and Wales.

• Garibaldi was a victim to a cyber attack...

Manipulating the person

Not all computer law is around the device and equipment

Many attacks are on the individual

This attack is known as SOCIAL ENGINEERING

Phishing - What is it and how to spot it?

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) 

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), is a law that protects our data. 

so any information about you personally 

It governs the collection, use, and storage of personal data across the UK and and Europe.

What could happen if you don't follow the rules...

• Legal Penalties: Fines

• Disciplinary/loss of job

• Reputational Damage: Your company gets a bad rep so people less likely to use it

• Business Restrictions: In extreme cases the company might be restricted from doing certain things

There are many more...

What does the acronym GDPR stand for?

1. General Data Protection Regulation
2. Guarded Data Prevention Rules
3. General Data Prevention Rules
4. Generic Device for Protecting Rules

Do you know what the word 'Copyright' means?

Copyright

You have a few minutes to read THIS LINK

Consider the following questions:

• What is copyright
• How do you follow this law

You will then be asked to answer without the site

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

• It provides legal protection on intellectual property :

1. original creative works, 
2. designs, 
3. and inventions.

•  It gives creators exclusive rights to control their intellectual property

If you intend to use someone else's intellectual property you should:

• Get permission (which could involve a cost)

Famous Real life example

What is the purpose of GDPR?

1. To restrict access to personal data by individuals
2. To promote data breaches
3. To allow companies to collect and use personal data freely
4. To protect personal data and privacy of EU citizens

What law do you need to follow when collecting assets (e.g. pictures, videos, writing, ect.) to include on a website?

1. Copyright Law
2. Computer Misuse Act
3. Health and Safety at Work Act
4. Criminal Law

What is the purpose of the Computer Misuse Act?

1. Stops Hackers and malware
2. Makes it illegal to gain unauthorised access to computer systems
3. Protect all personal data that is stored about someone
4. Makes it illegal to make viruses

Staying the right side of copyright law

Use royalty free sites, for example:

• www.pixabay.com
• www.pexels.com

Extension

Using your research skills look into these three malware threats:

• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan

Create a resource that compares the three.  What do they do and how are they different?