When was the Data Protection Act
1998
What Organisations hold Personal Details
- Tax Office
- Doctor
- DVLA
- Police
What are the obligations of the Data Protection Act?
● to meet the rights of the data subject
● to keep the data accurate and up-to-date
● not to keep the data longer than necessary
● to keep data secure
When was the Computer Misuse Act
1990
It is illegal to…
- Gain unauthorised access to files
- Change or delete any files unless authorised
When was the Electronic Communication Act
2000
The act was passed to…
- Set up a register of cryptographers
- To help e-commerce
- To recognise digital signatures as legal
What does Sensitive Personal Data include?
- racial or ethnic origin
- religious beliefs
- trade union membership
- offences and convictions
When was the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
2000
When was The Health and Safety at Work Act
1974
The act makes provision…
- for securing health and safety at work
- to control certain emissions into the atmosphere
What is Phishing?
An email pretends to come from an organisation such as a bank asking you to send personal details the purpose is to steal your identity
How do you prevent identity theft?
- Never give out personal details
- Do not throw away bills
- Check your card regularly
- Change Passwords Regularly
You can guard against computer viruses by…
- Only using reputable websites
- Using virus protection software
- Never download illegal copies of software
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Data and quality of data22
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Using Data Logging and Control12
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Data Compression and file types14
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Going Online8
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Multimedia Components12
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Multimedia Software13
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Connectivity31
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Using the computer22
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Banking and ICT18
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Process Control14
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ICT and Employment10
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