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CY201 Assignment Week 3 Laws and EthicsAnswer the following questions: 1. Explain in detail using your own words the following laws: a. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 i. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) was enacted in 1986. It was the made as an amendment for the first federal computer fraud law. The CFAA was created to protect classified information, financial records, and credit information on the government and financial institutions. However there are some problems with the law. It doesn’t clearly define authorized users, so when an officer used his ran a plate after he was bribed. He was arrested and was charged with breaking the CFAA. However he claimed he was authorized to use this information. b. National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996: The National Information Infrastructure Protection Act(NIIPA) was enacted to help the federal government coordinate all different senders, channels, and receivers. This act altered the CFAA. It further expanded the protections of the CFAA. It extended protection to foreign and interstate commerce and communication. This act also focused on privacy. It made the penalties harsher on illegal obtained government information. c. USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 i. The USA Patriot Act was one of the most important computing legislation put into law. It was focused around 9/11 to prevent future terrorists attacks. Basically, the we give up some of our rights of privacy to allow the government to have the tools to prevent a terrorist attack. d. Federal Privacy Act of 1974 The Federal Privacy Act or the Privacy Act was made to reduce the collection of private information. It prevented improper disclosure. This was put into place to put a check on the government, and insured peoples privacy. e. Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 The Electronic Communication Privacy Act(ECPA) was an upgrade from the previous law, which was the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act(OCCSSA). The OCCSSA was created to protect the privacy of communication over phone and in person. The ECPA was created to protect communications electronically. Specifically, it protected email, computer data transmissions, faxes, pagers, and cellular and cordless phones. f. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) was created to ensure privacy and protection of personal records and data. This means this information cannot be disclosed with others unless the individual has given permission. g. Financial Services Modernization Act, or Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999

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