UK Legislation pt2

Question 1

UK Legislation pt2

Answer 1

Information commissioners office codes of practice
Protection of freedoms act
Privacy and electronic communications act
Equality act

Question 2

Information commissioners office (ICO) codes of practice

Answer 2

The ICO publishes codes of practice about various data protection and privacy topics usually relate to the data protection act.

Question 3

Protection of freedoms act

Answer 3

States how biometric data is stored, handled and collected
Creates new regulation for CCTV and ANPR use (automatic number plate recognition)
The DBS was created to run background checks on anyone wanting to work with children or vulnerable people. Provides a balance between peoples privacy and police investigatory powers

Question 4

Privacy and electronic communications regulations

Answer 4

This law regulates how organisations can communicate with individuals e.g. cookies on websites explaining how they are used and Companies clearly stating who they are when in contact

Question 5

Equality act

Answer 5

Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace