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What is the Hack Act?
It is a UK legislation adopted about 1990 for the prevention of computer misuse, which occurred in that country.
Explain why the Computer Misuse Act was passed in 1990?
The Computer Misuse Act of 1990 is a law in the UK that makes illegal certain activities, such as hacking into other people's systems, misusing software, or helping a person to gain access to protected files of someone else's computer. The Computer Misuse Act came into being after the 1984-1985 R v. Gold case, which was appealed in 1988. The appeal was successful, inspiring parliament to create a law that would make punishable the behavior committed by Robert Schifreen and Stephen Gold. It obviously could not be applied retroactively, but it's goal was to discourage behavior like theirs in the future.The Computer Misuse Act 1990 was created by the English Government to stop hackers from gaining control of another computer/computer system/computer network and carrying out malicious activities. This meant changing sites, gaining access to prohibited information and other things. All who broke the legislation would be prosecuted and could be jailed.More can be researched at the Link in the Related Links Section.The Computer misuse act protects users and customers through computer systems. This allows individuals to be safe and secure when it comes to using computer softwares.
Why does the Computer Misuse Act apply to teenagers?
Because it applys to everyone who uses a computer. Teenagers dont have special rights when it comes down to misuse acts.
What kind of colonists were mostly affected by the Stamp Act?
Many colonists were affected by the Stamp Act. It was an act that raised the prices on all imported paper goods, so everyone who used paper goods were affected.
Which act affected the most people throughout the colonies?
The Stamp Act
What was the impact of the Computer Misuse Act of 1990?
The computer Misuse Act of 1990 made provision for securing computer material against unauthorized access or modification. Its impact to people is to refrain from any unauthorized use of computer data.
What law does hacking break?
Hacking is in violation of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and the Data Protection Act 1998.
What is the Hack Act?
It is a UK legislation adopted about 1990 for the prevention of computer misuse, which occurred in that country.
What has the author Kalvinder Kaur written?
Kalvinder Kaur has written: 'Why the Computer Misuse Act 1990 was introduced and its implications'
Is it illegal to DdoS a Minecraft server?
Yes, it is. In the UK, it is covered under the Computer Misuse Act, 1990, with an addition in the Police and Justice Act of 2003.
When is the Computer Misuse Act take place?
The Computer Misuse Act occured in 1990 when the need for protecting computers and their materials was becoming noticible visible. In order to crack down on illegal activity happening with computers EX: hijacking them this act was made to help prevent these acts.
What kinds of government regulations has effect to e-commerce?
Data Protection Act 1998 Computer Misuse Act 1990 Copyright legislation E-commerce Regulations
Are there any exemptions for the computer misuse act?
NO.
What Three laws that would be broken by hacking?
Computer misuse act (1990) the hacker breaks this. Data Protection act (1998) the person holding information may break this as it is them allowing sensitive data to be leaked
Does the American Government have a computer misuse act?
The United States passed a Computer Fraud and Misuse act in 1986. Recent amendments to this law were made in 2001 and in 2002 by the Patriot Act.
How can wecontrol the misuse of technology?
Yes, if we act in a responsible manner for what we do as we control what we do including how we use or misuse technology
What law is broken by computer hackers?
The Computer Misuse Act.
