Protects intellectual property, it allows the creator to be in control of where and how there products used
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The Computer Misuse Act
1990
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What is the The Computer Misuse Act?
Covers what is against the law when using computers
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Name factors included in The Computer Misuse Act?
Illegal to plant viruses, using work computers to cause damage, hacking into systems, using computers to commit fraud
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The Data Protection Act
1998
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What is The Data Protection Act?
List of regulations any organisation must abide by who stares personal data
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Name the 8 points of The Data Protection Act
Data must be kept secure, no longer than needed, processed lawfully, processed for correct purpose, relevant, updated, processed within data subjects rights, not transferred to another country
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The Freedom of Information Act
2000
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What is The Freedom of Information Act?
The right o request information stored about you from any organisation
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The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
2000
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What is The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act?
Allowing public bodies to carry out surveillance and investigations
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Health and Safety at Work Act
1974
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What is the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Outlining that employees should minimise risks and hazards for employees in the workplace, pay for treatment for health issues due to using it
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The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive Regulations)
2002
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What is The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive Regulations)?
Regulation when selling online or advertising online to access communication networks
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What is the The Copyright Design and Patent Act?
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Protects intellectual property, it allows the creator to be in control of where and how there products used
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