Computer Misuse Act
+ hacking
+ viruses
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
+ downloading music, films, software etc etc without paying for it!
Freedom of Information Act
Data Protection Act
Data Subject?
Person who the information is about
Data Controller
The person who stores the information
Data Commissioner
Must registers with this person before storing personal information
Data Subject Rights?
+ right to see personal information (not always, police records if it will affect ongoing investigation, or matters of National Security)
+ have it changed if it is incorrect
+ compensation if the act is broken
Responsibilities of Data Controller
+ Dont transfer data outside the EU
+ take measures to prevents unauthorised access (passwords)
+ dont keep info longer than necessary
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