What was the Data Protection Act of 1998?
Personal data must be secure and accurate
Must provide right of access
Some more detail of the Data Protection Act?
- data must be processed fairly and lawfully
- data must only be used for the purpose which it was collected for
- data must be accurate and up to date
What is the GDPR (2018)?
- Provides right of access to information for free
- Advertising must be opt-in instead of opt-out
Some more detail of GDPR?
- Right to access data held about you for free
- You may withdraw consent at any time
- Fines organisations 4% of turnover or £20mil (whatever is more)
What is the Computer Misuse Act (1990)?
Prevents unauthorised access or hacking of programs or data.
More detail about the Computer Misuse Act?
Offences Include:
- Unauthorised access to computer material
- Unauthorised modification of computer material
- Unauthorised access with intent to commit a crime
What is the Copyright Designs and Patents Act (1988)?
Designed to protect the creators of books, music,
video and software having work copied
Some more details about the Copyright Designs and Patents Act (1988)?
- Makes it illegal to use, copy or distribute
commercially available software without buying a license
What is the Creative Common License?
When an author allows people to a right to share or use work created.
Some more details about the Creative Common License?
- The creator can choose to only allow non-commercial use
What is the Freedom of Infomation Act 2000?
Gives people the right to access their data held by public authorities
Some details about the Freedom of Infomation Act?
- It does not give access to personal data about people
