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LEGISLATION
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DATA PROTECTION ACT (1998)
• The aim of this act give people the right to know what information is held about them.
• It also sets out rules to ensure that info is handled properly.
• The Act covers both paper based and electronic info.
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EIGHT PRINCIPLES
1. Obtain and process info fairly and lawfully
2. Register the purpose for which the info is held
3. Not disclose info in a way that is different for the purpose held
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4. Only hold info that is adequate, relevant and not excessive for the purpose stated
5. Hold only accurate and up-to-date info
6. Do not hold info for longer than required
7. Allow individuals access to info held about themselves if requested
8. Keep all information safe
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• There is an Data Protection Registrar.
• This is the person that firms need to register their purpose for holding info.
• Individuals can complain to the Registrar if they feel info held about them breaches one of the 8 principles.
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (2002)
• This is the right to request info that is held by PUBLIC AUTHORITIES.
• Individuals must be told if a public authority holds info.
• The public authority have 20 days to make the information available after the request has been made.
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COMPUTER MISUSE ACT (1990)
• Deals with problems with hacking into computer systems.
• Three offences:
• Unauthorised access to computer material
• Unauthorised access with the intent to commit further crime
• Unauthorised modification of computer materials