An architectural and urban design consultancy operates several networked computer systems. Table 1 lists six actions that might occur within the firm.
Complete the table by placing a tick (✓) in the correct column for each action to show which piece of legislation is most relevant to that action. Only place one tick per row.
Table 1
| Action | Data Protection Act 2018 | Computer Misuse Act 1990 | Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using an aerial photograph from a stock website in a commercial proposal without purchasing the required license. | |||
| Logging into a competitor's server using a password found on a sticky note to view their confidential project bids. | |||
| Sharing home addresses and phone numbers of prospective clients with a third-party contractor without their explicit consent. | |||
| Installing cracked, unlicensed versions of high-end 3D rendering software on office workstations to save on subscription fees. | |||
| Leaving an unencrypted USB drive containing employee payroll records and appraisals in a public cafe. | |||
| Running an automated script that floods the firm's central server with traffic to intentionally bring it offline. |
22 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Computer Science Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.