LO4 Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing the storage and use of global information
4.1 UK legislation and regulation relating to the storage and use of information
Current UK legislation and regulation
Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (amended 2011)
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) codes of practice
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
Equality Act (EQA) 2011
4.2 Global information protection legislation and regulation
Regulation relating to data protection outside the UK
Comparison between data protection legislation and regulation in different countries
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
4.3 Green IT
Global requirements on organisations and individuals
United Nations Climate Change Summits
UK Government policy
Reducing carbon footprint
Purpose
Benefits