1. Objectives Understand legal aspects of software
Understand professional standards
Understand the need for computer ethics

2. Computer ethics
Ethics among computer professionals mean the quality of using the computer only for the purpose it is intended, using the computer for professional purposes and not for individual gain etc.

3. Legal issues
Data Protection Act (1984) - describes rules regarding personal data & it’s protection. This act makes new provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to individuals

4. Legal issues
Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) - This act places specific duties on the employer, employees, tenants, designers, manufacturers, people using articles at work etc.