IT Legislation Theory Flashcards
What is the DPA (Data Protection Act - 1998)?
Controls the way information is handled, and gives legal rights to people who have information stored about them
What are the 8 principles of the Data Protection Act 1998?
*don’t memorise just familiarise yourself with the general rules of the dpa
- Personal data must be fairly and lawfully processed
- Personal data must be processed for limited purposes
- Personal data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive.
- Personal data must be up to date
- Personal data should not be kept longer than necessary
- Personal data must be processed in the line with the individuals rights
- Personal data must be kept secure
- Personal data must not be transferred to other countires outside the European Economic Area who do not have adequate data protection (security).
What is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - 2018)
Similar to DPA.
Brings together data privacy laws across the whole of Europe - can also affect countries outside of the EU if they trade with any EU countries.
- Applies to all companies holding personal data of EU citizens
- If organisations breach the GDPR they could face heavy fines.
What is the Copyright, Design and Patents act (1998)
This act makes it illegal to copy work / software without the permission of the owner or copyright holder.
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What is the Computer Misuse act? (1990)
This act aims to protect data and information that is stored on computer systems.
This law makes it illegal to access files and data stored on computer systems.
What is the Health and Safety at Work act? (1974)
- What does it provide?
- What does the H&S act make illegal?
To make sure businesses look after the health and safety of their eemployees, and of the general public.
Provides guidance to how employers should act when working with computer systems.
The H&S act makes it illegal to act recklessly, or with the intention to harm other people in the work environment
