Portfolio Report
5: ICT Legislation in Action
Your final report is about describing ICT Laws, why they exist and how well they work.
The important thing is that your report:
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This step-by-step guide should be of help to you in completing this final report
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Step 1 The Data Protection Act (1998) |
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Step 2 The Computer Misuse Act (1990) |
What is the Computer Misuse Act designed to do? What are the three offences covered by the Act? What is your school's policy on willful damage to computer systems e.g. deliberately spreading a virus ? What examples can you find of a person being found guilty of breaking this Act? How well does this law work? |
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Step 3 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1989) |
Why does this Act need to exist? How is your working adult's life affected by this Act? Have you ever breached this Act in any way? Are there any problems with enforcing this Act? How well does this law work? |
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Step 4 Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) |
What is this Act designed to do? How is your working adult affected by this Act in their job? Who checks that this Act is being complied with? What statistics about accidents in the workplace can you find? How well does this law work? |
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Step 5 Health and Safety Regulations (1992) |
Why are these regulations needed? How do these regulations effect the staff's routines at your chosen community group? Who makes sure that these regulations are enforced? Are these regulations effective? |
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Step 6 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000) |
Who is this Act for and why is it needed? |
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