Legislation

Legislation

Data Protection Act 1998

Businesses must adhere to the eight principles to safeguard the personal data they hold about customers.

Computer Misuse Act 1990

This legislation penalises individuals involved in hacking and the creation of viruses.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

This act protects original works, such as artwork, music, software, books, and other creative content.

Freedom of Information Act 2000

This law grants individuals the right to access data held about them by organisations, and also allows the public to request information about organisations like local councils or government departments.

Artificial Intelligence Regulations (Draft Proposals)

While still under development, these proposals aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and safety in the use of artificial intelligence. Key aspects include:

• Requiring clear explanations for AI decisions, especially in critical sectors like healthcare and finance.

• Safeguarding against bias and discrimination in AI systems.

• Holding developers accountable for misuse or harm caused by AI technologies.

  
  

Technology Used for Monitoring

Technology is often utilised to monitor people's movements and communications:

• Movements:

  • CCTV cameras

  • GPS devices, such as those in smartphones

  • Passenger lists and other data from airports

    
    

• Communications:

  • Email monitoring

  • Tracking website visits

  • Logging keywords entered into search engines