Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act 1998 is an act of the United Kingdom is which information about living people may be legally used and handled.
The fundamental principles of DPA1998 specify that personal data must:
- be processed fairly and lawfully
- be obtained only for lawful purposes
- be adequate, relevant and not excessive
- be accurate and current
- not be retained for longer than necessary
- be processed in accordance with the rights and freedoms of data subjects
- be protected against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage
- not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area (unless the country has the rights)
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is an act of United Kingdom Parliament defining the ways which the public may obtain access to government-held information. The function is to allow private individuals and other corporations reasonable access to information while minimizing the risk of harm to any entity.
Computer Misuse Act 1990
The Computer Misuse Act 1990 is an act of the United Kingdom Parliament passed in 1990, this law is designed to frame legislation and controls over computer crime and internet fraud.
Copyright and Patents Act 1988
An act to restate the law of copyright, to make fresh provision as to the rights of perfomers and others in performances. to amend the law of patents. to enable financial assistance to be given to certain international bodies and for connected purposes.
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