The role of Criminal Law
Penalties of breaching laws Health and safety act 1974 Unlimited fine Up to 5 years in prison company director can be "disqualified" for up to 15 years Computer misuse act 1990 Unauthorized access: Up to two years in prison for unauthorized access to a computer Unauthorized access with intent: Up to five years in prison for unauthorized access with the intent to commit another crime Unauthorized acts to impair computer operation: Up to ten years in prison for unauthorized acts that impair or risk impairing a computer's operation Unauthorized acts causing serious damage: Up to 14 years in prison, or life in prison if the offense caused significant damage to national security or human welfare Making, supplying, or obtaining articles for use in offenses: Up to two years in prison Waste electrical and Electronic equipment directive 2012 Unlimited fines business operating license revoked Test yo-self Fines and Imprisonment can be given as penalties under the DPA/GDPR the maxi...