Copyright

Copyright

1. Computer Misuse, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Copyright

2. Computer Misuse Act (CMA)

   • 1) Unauthorised access to computer material- this relates to hacking and accessing data or programs that you do not have permission to view. Hacking is only illegal if you do not have permission to access the data or use the computer to access the data.
   • 2) Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate the commission of further offences- if information is accessed, even with permission to do so, with the intention of using it commit. For example: Fraud or blackmail, you are breaking the law.
   • 3) Unauthorised acts with intent to impair or with recklessness as to impairing operation of a computer- This means that any unauthorised alterations made to computer materials. For example: Changing files or data, is breaking this law. This includes sending a virus which makes a computer malfunction, alters how it works or damages other data.