Computer systems

Computer systems

1. 1.1 Computing and the law

   • Copyright, deigns and patent act
     • The 2 main goals are; 1.Ensure people are rewarded for their work 2.To give protection if someone trie to copy or steal their work
     • Software licences
       • Single user
         • Can only be downloaded on 1 machine
       • Multi user
         • Bought for n number of machines
       • Site
         • Everyone in a building can use it
   • Computer misuse act
     • Unauthorised access to computer material
     • Unauthorised access with the intent to commit or facilitate a crime
     • Unsauthorised modification of computer material
     • Making, supplying or obtaining which can be used in computer misuse act offences
   • Data protection
     • Personal data should be obtained fairly and lawfully
     • Data can be held only for specified and lawful purposes
     • Personal data should be adequate, relevant and not excessive for the required purpose
     • Personal data should be accurate and kept up-to-date
     • Personal data should not be kept for longer than neccessary
     • Data must be processed within the rights of the data subject
     • Appropriate security measures must be taken against unauthorised access
     • Personal data cannot be transferred to countries outside the E.U. unless it has similar legislation to the D.P.A.
   • Health and safety
     • Eyestrain

2. 1.2 Enviromental issues

3. 1.3 Standards in the computing industry

4. 1.4 What is a system

5. 1.5 Types of systems

6. 1.6 Reliability