CS Laws Flashcards
What is the Copyright act?
The CDPA (copyright, design patents act) grants protection to authors or creators to any type of creation. Sound or music. Any uploading or downloading information without the author’s consent will be deemed to be an infringement of their rights
What is the Computer Misuse Act?
The CMA (Computer misuse act) is accessing sensitive computer material with unauthorised access.
What is the data protection act?
The DPA (data protection act) gives rights to individuals whose information is recorded and demands good practice in handling human information. Every person or organisation holding personal data (data controller) must be registered with the information commisioner.
What is Defamation?
Defamation is the publication of a false statement about someone in order to harm them reputationally. If the statement was published on a permanent form, an action for libel may be brought against those responsible