5.2.3 Legal issues:

• Intellectual property rights include copyright and patents
• Cybercrime is addressed by legal frameworks
• The GDPR requires organizations to obtain consent
• The Computer Misuse Act 1990 prohibits unauthorized use of computer systems.


  True
• Match the intellectual property right with its purpose:

  Copyright ↔️ Incentivize creativity

  Patents ↔️ Encourage innovation
• How long does a patent typically last from the filing date?

  20 years
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data protection law.


  True
• Regulations exist on software use and distribution.


  True
• Which act grants individuals the right to access their data held by organizations?

  Human Rights Act 1998
• Which act protects intellectual property for creators of digital works in the UK?

  UK Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
• Copyright protects creative works from unauthorized copying or distribution
• Copyright duration is the life of the creator plus 70 years.


  True
• What do patents encourage inventors to recoup?

  Their investment
• The Human Rights Act 1998 allows individuals to access their data
• What exclusive rights do patents grant to inventors?

  Commercially exploit inventions
• A patent lasts for 20 years from the filing
• Organizations must obtain explicit consent before collecting personal data under GDPR.


  True
• What must organizations notify authorities and affected individuals of in case of a data breach under GDPR?

  Data breach
• What right do individuals have regarding their personal data held by organizations?

  Access
• Organizations must collect only the minimum personal data necessary for their purposes
• Match the privacy threat with its security measure:

  Excessive data collection ↔️ Data minimization

  Unprotected storage ↔️ Encryption and secure servers

  Unauthorized access ↔️ Firewalls and access controls

  Malware ↔️ Anti-virus software and intrusion detection systems
• The GDPR is a key law governing data protection.


  True
• Intellectual property rights include both copyright and patents
• Copyright protection lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years.


  True
• Organizations must obtain explicit consent before collecting personal data
• Data minimization requires organizations to collect only necessary personal data.


  True
• What are the key privacy concerns related to personal data use by organizations?

  Data collection, storage, usage, sharing
• Unauthorized sharing of personal data with third parties is a key privacy concern.


  True
• Deceptive attempts to obtain personal information are known as phishing
• What is one impact on organizations resulting from privacy and security breaches?

  Reputational damage
• What does hacking involve in the context of data security risks?

  Unauthorized access to systems
• Identity theft is a potential impact on individuals from privacy and security breaches.


  True
• Match the data security threat with its corresponding security measure:

  Excessive data collection ↔️ Data minimization

  Unauthorized access ↔️ Firewalls and access controls
• Organizations can mitigate excessive data collection by implementing data minimization
• What security measure can organizations use to prevent malware attacks?

  Anti-virus software
• Order the following security measures from prevention to response:

  1️⃣ Data minimization

  2️⃣ Encryption

  3️⃣ Firewalls

  4️⃣ Anti-virus software
• What is one legal framework aimed at deterring cybercrime?

  Computer Misuse Act 1990
• Protecting personal information and privacy is a key ethical challenge in data management.


  True
• Copyright incentivizes creativity by allowing creators to profit from their work
• Copyright protects original creative works like software and music.


  True