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IMS657 Law & Information System by: Nur Kamielia Laila Binti Mohd…
IMS657 Law & Information System
by: Nur Kamielia Laila Binti Mohd Hamizan
Overview of Information Systems
IS is the study of complementary networks of hardware and software that people and organizations use to collect, filter, process, create and distributed data.
component of IS
hardware
software
data
people
technology
Laws and IS
freedom of information act
Malaysia does not have freedom of information legislation at the federal level
Benefits
democratic participation and understanding
protecting other rights
making government bodies work better
redressing past harms
protection of personal data & privacy
about safeguarding our fundamental right to privacy, which is enshrined in international and regional laws and conventions.
why needed?
without our noticing, information about us are being generated and captured by companies and agencies you are likely to have never knowingly interacted with.
how data protection work?
there should be limits to what is collected: there should be limits on the collection of personal information and its should be obtained by lawful and fair means, with the knowledge or consent of the individual.
digital evidence
defined as information and data of value to an investigation that is stored on, received or transmitted by an electronic device. this evidence can be acquired when electronic devices are seized and secured for examination.
is latent (hidden), like fingerprints or DNA evidence
crosses jurisdictional borders quickly and easily
can be altered, damaged or destroyed with little effort
can be time sensitive
collection of admissible evidence
admissible is any document, testimony or tangible evidence used in a court of law. Evidence is typically introduced to a judge or a jury to prove a point or element in a case.
criminal law
evidence is used to prove a defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
civil law
an element of a case is weighed by the standard of preponderance of the evidence, which is a lower standard that " beyond a reasonable doubt".
types of evidence
demonstrative
documentary
real
testimonial
computer misuse act
defined as the unlawful taking of money resulting from a computer violation.
software theft is committed when someone performs any of the following:
steals software media
deliberately erases programs
illegally copies or distributes a program
registers or activates a software program illegally.
Cyber law
the area of law that deals with the Internet's relationship to technological and electronic elements, including computers, software, hardware and IS.
cyber law in Malaysia.
Digital Signature Act 1997
Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
Computer Crimes Act 1997
Copyright Act (Amendment) 1997
Telemedicine Act 1997
Optical Disc Act 2000
Electronic Commerce Act 2006
intellectual property rights
allows creators, or owners, of patents, trademarks or copyrighted works to benefit from their own work or investment in a creation.
patent
an exclusive right granted for an invention
trademark
a distinctive sign that identifies certain goods or services produced or provided by an individual or a company.
copyright
grants author, artist, other creator protection for their literary and artistic creations.
why promote intellectual property rights?
the progress and well- being of humanity rest on its capacity to create and invent new works in the areas if technology and culture
the legal protection of new creations encourages the commitment of additional resources for further innovation.
the promotion and protection of intellectual property spurs economic growth, creates new jobs and industry and enhances the quality and enjoyment of life.
agreement and contractual requirement
an agreement between 2 or more persons and is enforceable by a court of law or equity.
requirement for valid contracts
definiteness of materials terms
consideration
legality
competent parties