Why was the Computer Misuse Act 1990 made?
Q: Why was the Computer Misuse Act 1990 made?
A: The Computer Misuse Act 1990 was made because there were no laws against hacking, and people could hack into systems and see personal data without breaking the law.
Q: Who hacked into British Telecom's Prestel viewdata service in 1984-1985?
A: Robert Schifreen and Stephen Gold hacked into British Telecom's Prestel viewdata service in 1984-1985.
Q: Why were Robert Schifreen and Stephen Gold not prosecuted for hacking into British Telecom's Prestel viewdata service?
A: Robert Schifreen and Stephen Gold were not prosecuted for hacking into British Telecom's Prestel viewdata service because there were no laws against hacking at the time.
Q: What is the problem with not having laws against hacking?
A: The problem with not having laws against hacking is that people could hack into systems and see personal data without breaking the law.
Q: Has the Computer Misuse Act been amended since 1990?
A: Yes, the Computer Misuse Act has been amended many times since 1990 to keep it up to date.
Q: Did everyone like the Computer Misuse Act when it was made?
A: No, some people did not like the Computer Misuse Act when it was made, saying it was made too quickly and not given much thought.
Q: Does the Computer Misuse Act differentiate between people who hack for fun and people who hack to steal data or money?
A: No, the Computer Misuse Act does not make a difference between people who hack for fun and people who hack to steal data or money.
