Understanding the issues related to the use of information
Learning Outcomes LO1: Be able to describe and apply the copyright, design & patents act. LO2: Be able to describe and apply the freedom of information act
Starter Review- Apple Vs Samsung http://news.sky.com/story/999188/apple- fights-samsung-copyright-ruling Freedom of Information Act http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ 9620206/Freedom-of-Information-Act- The-pursuit-of-transparency-is-leading-to- dishonesty-and-intrigue.html
Copyright, Design & Patents Act To ensure people are rewarded for their endeavours To give protection to the copyright holder if someone tries to copy or steal their work.
Task -What is copyright? -Summarise the Copyright, design & patents act. -What implications does it have for businesses? -Are there any infringements of the copyright, design & patents Act that have been reported in the news? If so what?
Freedom of Information Act Gives individuals and organisation the right to request information held by over 100,000 public bodies eg: -Central government -Government departments -Local authorities -Hospitals -Schools -Police -National Archives
Exemptions If the information would affect national security If it is person data (what Act would this fall under?) If it would cause harm The cost of giving the information is too high
Freedom of Information Act 2000 Describe what the Freedom of Information Act is Summarise the rights it gives to people What kind of companies can refuse to give information – on what basis?