ESC Lecture 1

A collection of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the ethics and security of computing, focusing on legal aspects, responsibilities, and regulations in the field.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation; a comprehensive EU regulation governing data privacy and protection effective from May 2018.

Data Controllers

Entities that determine the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Data Processors

Entities that process data on behalf of the data controller, required to maintain records and liable for breaches.

Intellectual Property

Legal rights that grant the creator of original works exclusive rights to their use and distribution.

Copyright

Protects original works of authorship, including software code, digital media, and online content.

Patents

Cover inventions including certain types of software and hardware innovations.

Trademarks

Protect brand names, logos, and other identifiers from unauthorized use.

Cyber Crime

Laws addressing hacking, identity theft, digital fraud, and other online criminal activities.

Data Protection Act 2018

UK legislation implementing the GDPR.

DPIA

Data Protection Impact Assessment; required for high-risk processing activities to assess and mitigate risks to data subjects.