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Data Protection Act / GDPR
Computer Misuse Act 1990 (with amendments)
Copyright Designs and Patents (1988)
Equality Act 2010
Unauthorised access to a computer
Helps reduce plagiarism
May expire 70 years from the author's death
Protects employees and the public, making employment and customer service fairer
Collect the least amount of data possible
Sex, sexual orientation, age, etc.
Allow data subjects to request a copy of their data
Helps protect disabled people allowing for equal opportunities
Need to ask for permissions to use someone else's' work
Keep data up to date
Companies must keep personal data secure
Spreading malware
Allows individuals to request that certain data is deleted
Modification of computer files
Computer programs were also covered under a related act in 1992
Allows up to 20 years of product exclusivity
Victimisation
May need to pay 'royalties'
Impairing the computer or denying access
Harassment
Companies must report data breaches to the ICO
Artistic works - books, paintings, sculpture and architecture
Discrimination
Lawful processing