5.8 I can explain the importance of the relevant laws affecting Internet users.
Copyright Law
1. What is copyright law?
Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution.
2. How does copyright law protect us?
It stops people from taking and using our pictures, videos etc.
3. What could happen if we broke the copyright law?
You might have to pay fine for the owner
4. What’s the best way to avoid breaking this law?
Ask the owner if he/she let you use their images or only take the copyright images.
Data Protection Act
5. What is the Data Protection Act?
The Data Protection Act (DPA) gives individuals the right to know what information is held about them, and provides a framework to ensure that personal information is handled properly.
6. How does the Data protection Act protect us?
Stops people from accessing my personal information.
7. What could happen if we broke the Data Protection Act?
You could pay a fine
8. What’s the best way to avoid breaking this law?
You must not put personal information on websites and companies you dont trust.
Computer Misuse Act
9. What is the Computer Misuse Act?
The Computer Misuse Act is designed to protect computer users against wilful attacks and theft of information.
10. How does the Computer Misuse Act protect us?
It protect us from hackers who try to hack in to our computer systems or accounts and accessing our information.
11. What could happen if we broke the Computer Misuse Act?
You could be arrested.
12. What’s the best way to avoid breaking this law?
To avoid avoid braking this law you must not try NOT TO hack other peoples computers and access their personal information.