answersLogoWhite

0

What is ict legislation?

Updated: 10/10/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Best Answer
Legislation affecting IT
  • The Data Protection Act.
    • aimed at protecting the rights of the individual to privacy.
    • If an organisation holds data on individuals it must register under the act.
    • Personal Data should be processed fairly and lawfully.
    • Personal Data should be held only for registered purpose/s.
    • Personal Data should not be disclosed in anyway other than lawfully and within the registered purpose.
    • Personal Data held should be adequate and relevant and not excessive for the required purpose.
    • Personal data should be accurate and kept up-to-date.
    • Personal data should not be kept for longer than is necessary.
    • Data must be processed in accordance with the rights of the data subjects.
    • Appropriate security measures must be taken against unauthorised access.
    • Individuals should be informed about the data stored and should be entitled to have access to it and be able to correct errors.
    • Personal data cannot be transferred to countries outside the European Union unless the country provides an adequate level of protection.
  • The Computer Misuse Act
    • Before this act it was not possible to prosecute a 'hacker'. The act created 3 new offences.
    • Unauthorised access to computer material (viewing data which you are not authorised to see).
    • Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences (hacking).
    • Unauthorised modification of computer material.
  • Copyright Designs and Patents Act
    • This act protects software developers from having their software copied and pirated.
    • A software audit should be carried out by an organisation to ensure all its software is legal.
  • Health and Safety
    • Both employers and employees are obliged to implement the relevant Health and Safety provisions, which are designed to provide a safe and healthy working environment.
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is ict legislation?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What does situ mean in ICT terms?

what does * mean in ict what does * mean in ict


How do you say ict in french?

ICT in french is informatique .


What is the diffference between ict and ict's?

It has a "S"


What does slides mean in ict?

what does slide mean in ict


Why is is important to study ICT?

why is it important study ICT


What are the limitations of ICT?

Limitations of the use of ICT in the TTHsector


Is refrigerator is an ICT tool?

Yes is an ict tool


Why is it important to study ICT?

why is it important study ICT


Application of ict in sport?

application of ict in sport?


Manifesto of ICT prefect?

I will setup an ICT club were students can use it as aplatform to disseminate ICT knowl-edge and practices their skills.I will ensure that the ICT lab is well


What is the motto of RRLS ICT Academy?

The motto of RRLS ICT Academy is 'Leading you to greater heights in ICT education'.


Is a microwave oven an ict tool?

a microwave oven is an ict tool as there are ict used in the production of it and in the way it works.