What is the DPA (Data Protection Act) and what does it do?
Law designed in 1998 to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filling system. It aims to reduce the amount of data misuse and keep personal data private.
1 of 5
What is meant by 'hacking'?
Hacking is where an unauthorized person uses a network, Internet or modem connection to gain access past security passwords or other security to see data stored on another computer. Hackers sometimes use software hacking tools.
2 of 5
Define Copyright
the exclusive and assignable legal right, given to the originator for a fixed number of years, to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material.
3 of 5
What is a Network?
A computer network is a number of computers linked together to allow them to share resources. Networked computers can share hardware, software and data.
4 of 5
Explain what is meant by 'phishing' and how is it dangerous?
Phishing is the act of
5 of 5
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is meant by 'hacking'?
Back
Hacking is where an unauthorized person uses a network, Internet or modem connection to gain access past security passwords or other security to see data stored on another computer. Hackers sometimes use software hacking tools.
Card 3
Front
Define Copyright
Back
Card 4
Front
What is a Network?
Back
Card 5
Front
Explain what is meant by 'phishing' and how is it dangerous?
Comments
No comments have yet been made