6. If someone accessed their sibling’s phone without permission, which act would be broken?

Question

a) Data Protection Act: Data must be stored securely
b) Computer Misuse Act: Unauthorised access to a computer system
c) Data Protection Act: Data must be collected lawfully and processed fairly.
d) Data Protection Act: Unauthorised access to a computer system.

7. What is the penalty for the above?
a) Up to 6 months in prison and/or a £5000 fine
b) Up to 5 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine
c) Up to 10 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine

Answer 1

b) Up to 5 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine