Monday, 30 August 2010

The Acts

Freedom of Information Act

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act

*if you download pictures, DVDS, movies, songs, music, without permission or paying for it

Computer Misuse Act

*Hacking and Viruses

Data Protection Act
Data Subject - person who the info. is about
Data Controller - person who holds info.
Data Commissioner - got to register with him first
Data User - person who will access info

Data Subject Rights

1. to see info (not always)
2. compensation if the act is broken


Companies must ....
1. accurate, up to date, correct
2. keep it for no longer than necessary
3. take measures for security

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