P3
Legal issues
Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act is the law designed to protect personal data, this is done by storing their information into a computer system or paper filing system. The purpose is to control how information is handled and to have legal rights for people who have information stored about them.
What are the 8 principles of Data Protection Act 1998?
Data protection principles follow: * used fairly and lawfully * used for limited, specifically stated purposes * used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive * accurate * kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary * handled according to people’s data protection rights * kept safe and secure * not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection
There is also stronger legal protection if the information is too sensitive, this includes: * ethnic * political opinions * religious beliefs * health * sexual health * criminal records
Freedom of Information 2000
The Freedom of Information Act is which UK parliament is allowing ways for the public to access government held information. This is allows private organisation to have access without risking harm to any entity.
The Computer Misuse Act 1990
This is designed by the UK parliament to stop criminalize unauthorized access to computer systems and internet fraud.
There are three different parts to this act 1. Unauthorised access to computer material
This is when a user accidently or purposely access a computer such as a log in account and is able to view the content of a different users account. This is illegal because this is accessing someone’s personal content without authorisation. 2. Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime
This is when a person wants to access someone else’s system on