1.5.1 Computing Related Legislation

Protects individuals from unreasonable use and store of their personal data E.g, Must not be held for longer than necessary Must be kept secure Must only be used for the purpose is was collected for Must be accurate and up to date Ext…

Designed to prevent unauthorised access or ‘hacking’ of programs or data Unauthorised access to computer material Unauthorised access with intent to commit a crime Unauthorised modification of computer material

Protects the creators of books, music, video and software form having their work illegally copied

Regulates the powers of public bodies to carry out surveillance and investigation and covers the interception of communications • Enables mass surveillance of communications in transit • Enables certain public bodies to demand someone hands over keys to protected information • Allows certain public bodies to monitor people’s internet activities