1. European Computer Driving Licence Syllabus version 5.0
Module 1 – Concepts of ICT
Chapter 6 – Legal issues and security
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

2. Copyright Computer software is copyright material
Covered by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
You don’t ‘buy’ the software
You pay for a licence to install and use the software on one machine – see the End User Licence Agreement (EULA)
You are breaking the law if you make a copy of software and give/sell it to someone else
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

3. Personal privacy Right to privacy is a fundamental human right
The advance in computerised technology makes it easier to store and share information
See what can go wrong with some case studies!
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

4. The Data Protection Act 1998
Sets rules for the processing of personal information
Applies to paper records as well as computerised records
Intended to protect the privacy of individuals
Full details can be found at
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

5. Data protection principles
There are eight enforceable principles. Data must be:
fairly and lawfully processed
obtained for specific purposes only
adequate, relevant and not excessive
accurate and up-to-date
kept no longer than necessary
processed in accordance with the data subject’s rights
cannot be transferred to other countries without similar protection
kept safe and secure from outsiders
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

6. Data security Confidential data must be kept securely Passwords
Use access controls such as a user ID and password
Use access levels so only authorised personnel should have access to confidential data
Passwords
Do not write them down
Do not tell them to anyone
Do not use obvious words/names
Change them regularly
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

7. Backing up data You should always backup your data on a regular basis
Keep a second copy of important files on another storage device and store it separately from your PC
Your data is much more valuable than your computer equipment
You can protect your PC equipment with insurance, but this will not replace your data!
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

8. Computer viruses
Viruses are small programs which are designed to cause damage to a computer or to whole networks
Your PC can be infected with a virus by sharing files on disks/CDs, viewing/downloading files on the web and from attachments
The only protection against this is running up-to-date anti-virus software on your machine
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware

9. Protection against viruses
Scan files for viruses before opening them
Make sure you keep your anti-virus software up to date – hundreds of viruses are released every month
Install a firewall to keep hackers away from your personal data
Module 1 Concepts of ICT
Chapter 2 Hardware