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Legisation - Coggle Diagram
Legisation
Storage limitation
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Data must be kept for longer if it is only kept public interest archiving, scientific or historical research or statistical purposes.
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Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
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Personal data can only be used in a way that is fair. this means data must not be processed in a way that is damaging, unexpected or misleading
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The person or organisation collecting the data must be open and honest with people from the start about how they will use their personal data
Purpose limitation
The purpose must be documented and specified in privacy information that is communicated to individuals
Data must not be used for new purpose unless this is compatible with the original purpose if it is not then additional consent must be obtained unless there is clear obligation or function set out in law
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Computer misuse act
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The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA) is the main legislation that criminalises unauthorised access to computer systems and data, and the damaging or destroying of these.
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Accountability
The data holder must take responsibility for how the data is used and for compliance with the other principles
Copyright, Designs and Patents act 1988
The CDPA protects the intellectual property of an individual or organisation. Under the act it is illegal to copy, modify or distribute software or other intellectual property without the relevant permission. This act also covers video and audio where to peer-to-peer streaming has had a significant impact on the income of the copyright owners. Using the internet to download free copies of the copyright material (e.g. software, films, books, music) without the consent of the author is illegal since no money or credit will have been passed on to the original creator
Software licences
Most commercial software will come with a licence agreement specifying how the purchaser may use the product. in most cases a licence key will be required to access the software to prevent unauthorised copying and distribution.
