BS3- External Influences- STEEPLE (legal) Flashcards
Sate the type of permission that business might get before making changes to or constructing a new building
Planning permission
Outline three features of the consumer rights act
The right to safety
The right to information
The right to choose
Outline two features of the data protection act
Not to share data unless stated
Security
Describe one law that protects intellectual property
Copyright- The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, is the current UK copyright law. It gives the creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works the right to control the ways in which their material may be used.
Identify one law that protects the rights of employees
Employment rights act 1996
Identify and explain one law that protects the environment
The clean air act
Outline two features of contract law
It is legally enforceable
Defines what each party or person has to do
Identify and explain one law in the area of financial conduct
Minimum wage
Outline two features of the equality act
Age
Sex
State two advantages of business complying with the law
They wont get into legal difficulties costing money
They will have a better working environment
State two disadvantages to a business of breaching the law
They will have to face legal action
They may have to pay out or pay people off
