legislation
creative commons
creative commons is a nonprofit organisation that that enables the sharing and reuse of creations
Copyright
the original author has full authentication over the piece of work they have created text
creative commons allows for copying, distribution, display and derivative works only if the author gets credit
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive right to make copies of a creative work, usually for a limited time. The creative work may be in a literary, artistic, educational, or musical form.
the work can be copied but for non commercial use
ADVANTAGES: YOUR WORK IS ASSET IF YOU HAD THE ORIGINAL IDEA. YOU COULD LET PEOPLE HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS TO THE WORK
if you copy the work you cannot change the work in any way
Many countries have created legislation or have passed laws about the use of computers and data. These laws are usually concerned. Protecting data about people; Hacking computer systems; Protecting copyright and patents.
advantages
disadvantages
creative commons provides global recognition of your work
the licensing are easy to understand
provide a culture of sharing
creative Commons is not appropriate for work from which you intend to gain commercially
DISADVANTAGES: LIMITED DURATION, LIMITED PROTECTION AND Limited Dissemination
you have no control who uses your work
computer misuse act
freedom of information act
protects data from unauthorized access
covers offences like hacking, computer fraud, blackmail, virus creation
the 3 principles
Unauthorized access to computer material.
Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences
Unauthorized Acts with intent to impair, or with recklessness as to impairing the operation of a computer
this act was introduced on 29 august 1990
Under the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations you have a right to request any recorded information held by a public authority, such as a government department, local council or state school. You can ask for any information you think a public authority may hold.
