CTEC ICT : Unit 2 LO4

Data Protection Act 2018

This act protects the data of individuals that is stored on computers and processed by organisations

What are the six principles of the DPA 2018

1. Data must be collected lawfully and processed fairly

2. Collected data must only be used for the reasons specified

3. Data must be relevant and not excessive

4. Data must be accurate and up-to-date

5. Data must not be stored for longer than necessary

6. Data must be stored and processed securely

What actions must organisations take to stick to the DPA 2018

The company must register all staff to act as data controllers

There must be strong security measures in place for individuals data

Staff should be aware of their responsibilities

Individuals should be given the opportunity to alter their data

Data subjects have the right to request a copy of their data

What are the rights of individuals under the DPA 2018

Individuals have a right to access to any information stored about them

Computer Misuse Act 1990

The act attempts to stop and punish those who use computers inappropriately.

What are the three main principles of the Computer Misuse Act?

1. No unauthorised access to data

2. No unauthorised access to data that could be used for further illegal activities

3. No unauthorised modification of data

Freedom of Information Act 2000

This act allows people to request public authorities to realease information (local councils, government departments, universities and hosptials)

Regulation of Investigatory Power Act 2000

Governs the interception of communications and the authority of public agencies to conduct and investigations

Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988

Makes it a criminal offence to copy work that is not your own without permission of the creator or the copyright holder

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

This act revolves around the protection of personal data

Seven sections of protection of freedoms act

1. States how biometirc data is stored , handled and collected e.g biometrics have to be deleted after cases are closed in minor offences

2. Creates regulations for CCTV and ANPR use

3. The disclosure & barring service was created to run background checks on anyone wanting to work with children or vulnerable people.

4. Extends the Freedom of Information Act allowing for wider requests to be made

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations

Companies must stick to these rules:

1. It is an offence to directly contact someone unless they have opted in for cummunications

2. Companioes must state who they are contacting customers

3. Must explain how cookies are used

4. Companies must only contact customers through communication channels the customer has permitted

Data protection outside the UK

Personal data should not be transferred outside of the UK unless the country receiving the data has adequate data protection laws that match the DPA

What is green IT?

Is the use of computers nad IT resources in an efficient and environmentally responsible way to reduce a carbon footprint

Examples of green it

• Turning off computers when not in use

• Using cloud storage or virtualisation to reduce physical devices

• Recycling old devices and paper

• Adjusting power options

Why use Green IT?

It reduces energy costs, saving money and improves public image.

Global Requirment of Green IT

• Using more cloud storage technology

• Using social media more widely to contact voters

• Increasing the use of teleconferencing and video calls