The Data Protection Act 1998 gives individuals the right to know what information is held against them. It cannot be held for longer than necessary and has to be updated regulary. It also cannot be sold.
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What is a Hosted Application?
are applications that are stored on the internet; the software runs on a web server and anyone can use it anywhere. For example: Google docks.
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What is Local Application?
are applications that are stored on your computer; the software has been installed on that computer. For example: Microsoft Office.
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What is Open Source Software?
s developed by volunteers who gradually improve it. It is free to use on your computer or online, the code can be edited by anyone.
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What is Proprietary Software?
is developed by a company. You usually have to pay to use it on your computer or online. They have more features and can get professional help.
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What is SAAS?
'Software As A Service', also referred as Hosted Applications
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Advantage of Hosted Application?
Save money, no purchase for applications as most are free to use.
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Disadvantage of Local Application?
More expensive.
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Advantage of Hosted Application?
Saves storage space.
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Disadvantage of Hosted Application?
Need constant broadband connection.
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Disadvantage of Hosted Application?
May not have as many features.
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Advantage of Local Application?
Can use without internet access.
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Advantage of Local Application?
Has more features.
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Disadvantage of Local Application?
You have to regularly update it.
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are applications that are stored on the internet; the software runs on a web server and anyone can use it anywhere. For example: Google docks.
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