[---------------------------------------------------] CyberLaws Written By Xinapse For iExploit.org [---------------------------------------------------]
I am writing this paper for two reasons, firstly to alert users to the laws in place over the internet in a brief description, secondly as this is helping me revise for my computing course i am taking.
-------[Data Protection Act 1998 Introduced in 1984 and updated in 1998, this law attempts to protect the public from misuse of their private data on computer systems. The data use must specify the purpose of the data being stored.
The Rules: - The data must be kept secure - The data must be only held for specific purposes - The data must not be given to third parties unless it complies with the purposes - The data must be kept up to date and accurate - The user has the right to access any data stored - The user has the right to fix any errors stored in the da
--------[Computer Misuse Act 1990 The computer misuse act was introduced in 1990 in an attempt to prevent hackers from hacking into systems, there are 3 laws - Unauthorised access to computer material - Unauthorised access to computer material with intent to commit further offenses - Unauthorised access to computer material and modifying and damaging data
I have multiple other Cyberlaws. That I've read about and will post them here when I get a chance. I think it's a good idea that we show these not to scare people but to make sure they are aware of what they are doing.
I think if this is just general 'Cyberlaws' then maybe this new one also:
Digital Economy Act (UK) 2010 - relating to digital copyright, and breach of. It is now possible in the UK if caught that your ISP has to take action (whether it be disconnect your connection or throttle it) depending on the severity of the case. Your information can be given to relevant copyright owners if they so wish to press legal charges against the connection owner. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Ec ... egislation
In relation to hacking a not so well known UK statute that deals with hacking is also a major one:
Terrorism Act 2000 - Without going into too much detail the Terrorism Act 2000 does not specifically add a tariff sentence or add any extra crimes to the english legal system but in fact gives the police [and other government departments e.g. SOCA] a few little know about options when pursuing/tracking-down 'cyber-criminals'. The police/SOCA/Gov have the power to potentially monitor your internet connection if you are specifically connected to an investigation warranting such a move. Also [if I remember rightly] ISP's can be requested by a gov department to release info of the connection owner etc. http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts ... 000011.htm