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Learn this properly: The Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPRA technology company releases a new smartphone every year. Older models are quickly replaced, and millions of phones are thrown away worldwide.
Discuss the environmental impacts of manufacturing and disposing of large numbers of smartphones in this way. You should consider issues such as electronic waste (e-waste), energy and raw materials, and what could be done to reduce the impact. (6 marks)
The Computer Misuse Act 1990 makes certain actions involving computers illegal.
(a) State two different offences that are covered by the Computer Misuse Act 1990. (2 marks)
(b) A student guesses a teacher's password, logs into the school network as the teacher, and reads (but does not change) confidential reports. State which offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 this is, and justify your answer. (2 marks)
An online shop stores the personal data of its customers, including names, addresses and payment card details. In the UK, the shop must follow the Data Protection Act 2018.
Explain two responsibilities the shop has under the Data Protection Act 2018 when storing this personal data. (3 marks)
A developer is choosing between open source software and proprietary software for a new project.
(a) State one difference between open source and proprietary software. (1 mark)
(b) State two advantages to a developer of using open source software. (2 marks)
The term digital divide is used to describe a cultural issue caused by digital technology.
Explain what is meant by the digital divide, and give one example of a group of people who may be affected by it. (2 marks)
A musician writes and records an original song. The law that automatically protects their work from being copied or sold without permission is one named piece of UK legislation.
Name the Act that protects the musician's original work. (1 mark)