COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Data Protection Act
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Computer Misuse Act
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Copyright and Patents Act
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
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Detailed explanation-1: -Copyright legislation is part of the wider body of law known as intellectual property (IP) which refers broadly to the creations of the human mind. IP rights protect the interests of innovators and creators by giving them rights over their creations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Under section 13 of the Copyright Act 1957, copyright protection is conferred on literary works, dramatic works, musical works, artistic works, cinematograph films and sound recording. For example, books, computer programs are protected under the Act as literary works.
Detailed explanation-3: -Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are valuable assets of the company and understanding how they work and how they are created is critical to knowing how to protect them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Copyright Designs and Patents Act (1988) gives creators of digital media the rights to control how their work is used and distributed. Music, books, videos, games and software can all be covered by copyright law.