Thursday 8 December 2011

Homework 7.12.2012

Consequences

The Computer Misuse Act 1990 - esists for protect against unauthorised use of computer systems. the same as hacking or cracking.

Data Protection Act 1984 and 1998 - 
8 Key principles:
1.Data gathering
2.Data purpose
3.Data quantity
4.Data quality
5.Data lifetime
6.Data subject’s rights
7.Internal data security
8.External data security

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) - prevents the interception of public and private messages.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 -

Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 - the law for employees to look after the staff which use computers, make sure they have the correct equipment etc.

DRM (Digital Rights Managment) - sets out ruiles of how an organisation expects you to use their computer and how to behave on them

Code of Conduct -  sets out how an organisation expects you to use its computers and behave while you're on them.

Use of Robotoics :
Strengths
- no human error
- no risk to humans
- consisant
- can preform tedious tasks with out getting bored
Weaknesses
- cant cope with unpredictability
-cannot make his own desicions
- can only do a certain type fo tasks,cant multi-task
 - cant progress with time