COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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Data Protection Act
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Computer Misuse Act
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA)
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Copyright Act
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) controls and regulates surveillance and other means of information gathering which public bodies employ in the discharge of their functions.
Detailed explanation-2: -RIPA was enacted to provide a lawful procedure for public bodies to carry out covert investigations without the risk of a claim being made under the Human Rights Act 1998, against either that body or the Investigating Officer, by the person subject to such an investigation.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 provides a framework for the use of investigatory powers by the security and intelligence agencies, law enforcement and other public authorities. These powers cover: the interception of communications. the retention and acquisition of communications data.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, or ‘RIPA’ as it is commonly known, governs the use of covert surveillance by public bodies. This includes bugs, video surveillance and interceptions of private communications (eg phone calls and emails), and even undercover agents (’covert human intelligence sources’).