Security Policies and Legislation

Start with data protection

Begin with the mind map on the Data Protection Act and follow its branches on personal data, the data subject and the data commissioner. It includes examples of personal data such as addresses and usernames. Use the map to see how these terms are grouped before moving on to the flashcards.

The Security of data flashcards introduce terms including data controller, data subject, encryption, firewalls and viruses. Work through the cards and explain each term in your own words.

Explore security policies

The Security Policies mind map sets out factors to consider when designing a policy. Its branches include physical security, prevention of misuse, audit trails and investigation of irregularities. Another mind map on policy design describes restricting access to computer equipment and storage media.

Compare the branches in these maps with the terms in the flashcards. For example, look at how a policy considers access alongside the flashcards' explanations of security terms. The page also lists a Computer Misuse mind map and slides on data protection principles.

Use a quiz alongside the maps

After studying the data protection map and flashcards, try Data Protection Quiz. Use the questions to check which ideas you can recall, then return to the relevant map branches or cards for another look. You can repeat this process at your own pace rather than treating the quiz as the only starting point.

Place the topic in the unit

Security Policies and Legislation is a section of the Computer and Data Security unit in Computing and ICT. The resources bring together terminology, policy design and legislation within that section. Teachers can select a map or deck for a class activity, while students can use the formats to study a topic in different ways. Pick a map and pair it with a quiz when you are ready.