Data Protection Act (1998)

As the quantity of sensitive data stored about users increases, it is important that legislation is in place to protect it.

Purpose of the DPA

• The DPA was first published in 1998.
• It determines what organisations can do with the personal data that they have collected.
• The DPA also defines the rights of the individual over the data that is stored about them.
• In 2018, the DPA was strengthened by the introduction of a new act called General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Principles of the DPA

• There are eight principles (rules) in the DPA.
• The first four rules are:
  • Data must be used and processed in a fair and lawful way.
  • Data must only be used for the stated purpose.
  • Data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive for the specified use.
  • Data must be accurate and kept up-to-date.

  

  Principles of the DPA

  • There are eight principles (rules) in the DPA.
  • The second four rules are:
    • Data should not be kept longer than necessary.
    • Data should only be used according to the rights of the data subject.
    • Data should be kept safe and secure.
    • Data must not be transferred to organisations within other countries that do not offer a similar level of protection.

    

    The Data Protection Act 2018

    • The Data Protection Act 2018 is an updated data protection law, that brings the EU GDPR to UK law.
    • The Data Protection Act 1998 formed the origins of the GDPR law, but each act has its differences.
      • The 'right to erasure' in each act is different - there are more exemptions in the 2018 version.

      Computer Misuse Act (1990)

      The Computer Misuse Act (1990) was introduced to protect against hacking and cybercrime. It consists of three offences:

      

      • It is illegal to attempt to access a computer or its contents without authorisation.

      

      Unauthorised access with intent

      • It is illegal to attempt to access a network or device with the intent of committing further criminal activity.

      

      • It is illegal to intend to modify or destroy a computer system, software or data without authorisation.
      • For example, this makes creating, obtaining or deploying malware a criminal offence.

      Freedom of Information Act (2000)

      The freedom of information (FOI) act regards how data is kept within public bodies.

      

      What is a public body?

      • A public body is an organisation that provides a public service.
      • Public bodies include:
        • Hospitals.
        • Schools.
        • Police forces.
        • Armed forces.
        • Government.

        

        What is the FOI act?

        • The FOI act states that public bodies must regularly publish certain information.
        • It also gives members of the public the right to request information that is held by public bodies.

        What can be requested?

        • Members of the public can request:
          • CCTV footage.
          • Statistics.
          • Financial information.
          • Activity logs.

          1 Computational Thinking & Algorithms

          1.1 Computational Thinking

          1.1.1 Abstraction Thinking

          1.1.2 Decomposition Thinking

          1.1.3 Algorithmic Thinking

          1.2.3 Flow Diagrams

          1.2.4 Logical Reasoning & Debugging

          1.2.5 Reading Algorithms

          1.2.6 Correcting Algorithms

          1.2.7 Complete the Algorithm

          1.2.8 Search Algorithms

          1.2.9 Linear Search

          1.2.10 Binary Search

          1.2.11 Sort Algorithms

          1.2.12 Bubble Sort

          1.2.13 Insertion Sort

          1.2.14 End of Topic Test - Algorithms

          2.1 Programming Fundamentals

          2.1.1 Variables & Constants

          2.1.3 Input & Output

          2.1.4 Arithmetic Operators

          2.1.5 Relational Operators

          2.1.6 Boolean Operators