Legal Implications Flashcards
What is the computer misuse act?
It makes unauthorised access illegal including hacking
What is the data protection act?
The data protection act Insta protect anyone who has personal information stored on a computer system. It outlines a set of responsibilities for the person who stores the data and makes it illegal for the data holder is to ignore these responsibilities
What is the copyright designs and patents act?
It makes it illegal for anyone to download and share content without first paying for it or asking permission
What is the health and safety at work act?
Has laws that protect the employee from harm in the workplace by enforcing certain laws that the employer must follow
What is the communications act?
Makes it illegal to use other peoples Internet without permission and makes it illegal to send offensive messages
