Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues
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Computer misuse act, 1990
Illegal: Unauthorised access to computer material Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime Unauthorised modification of computer material Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences
Data protection act, 1998
Data must: Accurate and up to date Only kept as long as needed Only be used for the stated purpose Be kept securely
Regulation of investigatory powers act, 2000
regulates surveillance and investigation and covers the interception of communications Requires ISPs to assist in surveillance secretly Enables mass surveillance
The copyright, design and patents act 1988
covers the copying or use of other peoples’ work e.g. books/music/video and software inc. piracy