Revision - Laws

2. A string of characters that allows access to a computer system or service. (8)
6. Copy (data or programs) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet. (8)
8. If data subjects think their data is being misused then the DPA can be used to complain and to claim ______________.(12)
9. Illegal copying of recorded material (6)
10. The number of principles in the DPA. (5)
11. Gaining unauthorized access to data. (7)
14. Creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names and images used in business. (12,8)
15. Malware capable of copying itself and destroying data. (5)
16. A copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged. (6)
17. Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. (8,4)

1. A law designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filing system. (4,10,3)
3. A person who starts flame wars or intentionally upsets people on the Internet. (5)
4. An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorised access or modification. (8,6,3)
5. A law which protects intellectual property from plagiarism. (9,3)
7. A person who has personal data stored about them.
12. A person or company that collects data about people. (4,4)
13. The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. (13)