Legislation Acts Flashcards
What is the Data Protection Act 1998
Legislation that controls how individuals sensitive information is used by companies and organisations
What does the Data Protection Act 1998 cover?
Personal data for a living person
What are the 8 laws of the Data Protection Act?
1) Personal data shall be obtained fairly and lawfully
2) Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more specified reason
3) Personal data shall be relevant and not excessive
4) Personal data shall be accurate and kept up to data
5) Personal data shall be accurate not kept for longer than necessary for purpose
6) Personal data shall be processed in accordance with peoples rights
7) Personal data must be held securely
8) Personal data must not be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area unless those countries have similar data protection laws
What rights does the data protection act give to the data subjects?
Request a copy of data held about them
To correct data held about them
Right to prevent marketing using contact details provided by the data subject
What is the Computer Misuse Act 1990 for?
The malicious use of computers
Originally created to ensure hacking was covered by the law
What does the Computer Misuse Act 1990 outline as offences?
1) Unauthorised access to computer materials
2) Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences
3) Unauthorised modification of computer material
What is a punishment for breaking the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
Imprisonment for the 2nd and 3rd
What is the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1998?
Protects peoples property online
If work is original it automatically applies and doesnt expire till 25-70 years after death of creator
Applies to code
What is the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000?
Covers investigation, surveillance and interception of communication by public bodies
(e.g. the secret service recording conversations online if a warrant has been provided)
What does the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 enforce?
Internet providers and mobile phone companies to give up information upon request from authorities
Internet providers and mobile phone companies to have sufficient hardware to facilitate surveillance
Why do some people dislike the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000?
Its powers extend to small agencies, like local councils, which feels like an invasion of privacy or is improperly used.
