Data Protection Act
*Data Subjects - the person who the data is about!
+ I have the right to see my personal information (not always!)
- not allowed to see it if its connected to crime, national secirity or collection of taxes
+ ask to have incorrect info changed
+ compensation if the act is broken
*Data Controller - the person who holds the information and are responsible for it!
+ to keep it up to date, accurate
+ only show it to the person who its about
+ dont keep it longer than necessary
+ not to transfer the info outside of the EU
+ take measures to keep it safe and secure
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
* illegally copying (movies, images, songs) downloading without paying for it
Computer Misuse Act
* Hacking (accessing accounts without permission)
* Creating and distributing viruses
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