Legal Frameworks for Data Protection and Copyright

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The Data Protection Act 2018

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Legislation that governs the protection of personal data in the UK.

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The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

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Legislation that protects the rights of creators over their original works.

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Using photos without permission on T-shirts

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This action is covered by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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Selling customer data without knowledge

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This action is covered by the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Keeping outdated employee records

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This action is covered by the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Copying a music CD for a friend

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This action is covered by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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Proprietary software licence

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A type of software licence that restricts use, modification, and distribution.

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Alternative to proprietary licence

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Open-source licence.

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Legal issue: Software updates

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The rail company must ensure they have access to necessary updates.

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Legal issue: User restrictions

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The rail company must comply with user restrictions set by the licence.