ICT and the Law: We are going to look at 3 areas.  The Copyright, Design, and Patents Act controls Illegal Copying  The Computer Misuse Act prevents illegal Access to files.  The Data Protection Act controls the use of Personal Data.

Copyright, Design and Patents Act  Common ways the law is often broken:  Using unlicensed Software  Downloading text/music/images without referencing then or getting the owners permission.

The Computer Misuse Act Unauthorised Access Unauthorised access with intent to commit another offence Unauthorised modification of data

○ An employee who is about to made redundant finds the Managing Director’s password; logs into the computer system using this and looks at some confidential files- unauthorised access ○ Having received his redundancy notice he goes back in to try and cause some damage but fails to do so – unauthorised access with intent... ○ After asking a friend, he finds out how to delete files and wipes the main customer database – unauthorised modification

Data Protection Act 1998  The Data Protection Act requires anyone who handles personal information to comply with a number of important principles.  It also gives individuals rights over their personal information.  If the company breaks the law they can be fined and have to pay compensation.

The 8 Principles  Fairly and lawfully processed  Processed for limited purposes  Adequate, relevant and not excessive  Accurate and up to date  Not kept for longer than is necessary  Processed in line with your rights  Secure  Not transferred to other countries without adequate protection

What is an Information Commissioner, Data Controller and Data Subject?  Information Commissioner: Person who has the power to enforce the Act.  Data Controller: Person or Company that collects and keeps data about people.  Data Subject: Person who has data about them stored outside their direct control.

Health and Safety  Health and Safety at Work Act 1974  Designed to help employers and employees to ensure Health & Safety at work. It provides the framework for all law, regulations and code of practices in use in Britain today, and is based on EU legislation:  It states that employers should provide: ● Safe equipment and systems of work. ● Safe handling, storage and transportation of substances. ● A safe place of work. ● Welfare facilities. ● Information, Instruction, Training. ● Personal Protective Equipment.

Health and Safety: ICT regulations  provide tiltable screens  provide anti-glare screen filters  provide adjustable chairs  provide foot supports  make sure lighting is suitable  make sure there is sufficient space for people to work  train employees how to use work stations correctly  ensure employees have sufficient breaks  pay for regular eye sight tests for anyone who needs prescription glasses in order to use the computer.