6.1.16
Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information Act (2000)
Freedom of Information Act (2000)
The freedom of information (FOI) act regards how data is kept within public bodies.


What is a public body?
What is a public body?
- A public body is an organisation that provides a public service.
- Public bodies include:
- Hospitals.
- Schools.
- Police forces.
- Armed forces.
- Government.


What is the FOI act?
What is the FOI act?
- The FOI act states that public bodies must regularly publish certain information.
- It also gives members of the public the right to request information that is held by public bodies.


What can be requested?
What can be requested?
- Members of the public can request:
- CCTV footage.
- Statistics.
- Financial information.
- Activity logs.
- The public body does not need to release the information if releasing the information would cause harm to an individual or endanger national security.
Legal Issues
Legal Issues
Increased use of technology has presented many legal issues.


Data Protection Act
Data Protection Act
- The DPA determines what organisations can do with personal data that they have collected.
- The DPA also defines the rights of the individual over the data that is stored about them.
- In 2018, the DPA was strengthened by the introduction of a new act called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


Computer Misuse Act
Computer Misuse Act
- It is illegal to attempt to access a computer or its contents without authorisation.
- It is illegal to attempt to access a network or device with the intent of committing further criminal activity.
- It is illegal to intend to modify or destroy a computer system, software or data without authorisation.


Copyright Designs and Patent Act
Copyright Designs and Patent Act
- Copyright automatically applies to any original creative work that is physically expressed - you don't have to register the work.
- Under the act, it is illegal to:
- Make copies of copyrighted material.
- Share copyrighted material.
- Use unlicensed software.
- Plagiarise someone's creative work.
1Problem Solving
1.1Algorithms
1.2Decomposition & Abstraction
2Programming
2.1Develop Code
2.2Constructs
2.3Data Types & Structures
2.6Subprograms
3Data
3.2Data Representation
3.3Data Storage & Compression
3.4Encryption
4Computers
4.1Machines & Computational Modelling
4.2Hardware
4.2.1Elements of Computer Systems
4.2.2Types of Computer Systems
4.2.3Memory - RAM
4.2.4Memory - ROM
4.2.5Memory - Cache
4.2.6Running Out of Memory
4.2.7Virtual Memory
4.2.8Magnetic Storage
4.2.9Properties of Magnetic Media
4.2.10Examples of Magnetic Storage
4.2.11Solid State Storage
4.2.12Properties of Solid State Media
4.2.13Optical Storage
4.2.14Properties of Optical Storage
4.2.15Examples of Optical Storage
4.2.16Types of Optical Disk
4.2.17Von Neumann Architecture
4.2.18Registers of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4.2.19Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
4.2.20Factors Affecting CPU Performance
4.2.21The Cloud
4.2.22How the Cloud Works
4.2.23The Cloud - Pros
4.2.24The Cloud - Cons
4.2.25End of Topic Test - Hardware
4.4Software
5Communication & The Internet
5.1Networks
5.1.1Benefits of Networks
5.1.2Network Performance
5.1.3Types of Network
5.1.4Client-Server Model
5.1.5Pros of Client-Server Model
5.1.6Cons of Client-Server Model
5.1.7Peer-to-Peer Model
5.1.8Pros of Peer-to-Peer Model
5.1.9Cons of Peer-to-Peer Model
5.1.10Network Hardware
5.1.11Transmission Media
5.1.12WiFi
5.1.13WiFi Frequency and Channels
5.1.14WiFi Encryption
5.1.15Network Protocols
5.1.16Transmission Protocols
5.1.17Web Protocols
5.1.18Email Protocols
5.1.19Layers
5.1.20TCP and OSI Models
5.1.21Advantages of Layering
5.1.22Topology - Star
5.1.23Topology - Mesh
5.1.24Topology - Ring
5.1.25Topology - Bus
5.1.26End of Topic Test - Networks
5.2Network Security
6The Bigger Picture
6.1Emerging Trends, Issues & Impact
6.1.1E-Waste
6.1.2Energy Consumption
6.1.3Positive Environmental Impact
6.1.4Ethical Issues - The Digital Divide
6.1.5Ethical Issues - Net Neutrality
6.1.6Ethical Issues - Working Conditions
6.1.7Ethical Issues - Censorship
6.1.8Online Activity Tracking
6.1.9The Internet of Things
6.1.10Positive Cultural Impacts
6.1.11Negative Cultural Impacts
6.1.12Data Protection Act
6.1.13Computer Misuse Act
6.1.14Copyright Designs and Parents Act
6.1.15Creative Commons Licensing
6.1.16Freedom of Information Act
6.1.17Open Source Software
6.1.18Proprietary Software
6.1.19Licensing Issues
6.1.20End of Topic Test - Software & Issues
Jump to other topics
1Problem Solving
1.1Algorithms
1.2Decomposition & Abstraction
2Programming
2.1Develop Code
2.2Constructs
2.3Data Types & Structures
2.6Subprograms
3Data
3.2Data Representation
3.3Data Storage & Compression
3.4Encryption
4Computers
4.1Machines & Computational Modelling
4.2Hardware
4.2.1Elements of Computer Systems
4.2.2Types of Computer Systems
4.2.3Memory - RAM
4.2.4Memory - ROM
4.2.5Memory - Cache
4.2.6Running Out of Memory
4.2.7Virtual Memory
4.2.8Magnetic Storage
4.2.9Properties of Magnetic Media
4.2.10Examples of Magnetic Storage
4.2.11Solid State Storage
4.2.12Properties of Solid State Media
4.2.13Optical Storage
4.2.14Properties of Optical Storage
4.2.15Examples of Optical Storage
4.2.16Types of Optical Disk
4.2.17Von Neumann Architecture
4.2.18Registers of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4.2.19Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
4.2.20Factors Affecting CPU Performance
4.2.21The Cloud
4.2.22How the Cloud Works
4.2.23The Cloud - Pros
4.2.24The Cloud - Cons
4.2.25End of Topic Test - Hardware
4.4Software
5Communication & The Internet
5.1Networks
5.1.1Benefits of Networks
5.1.2Network Performance
5.1.3Types of Network
5.1.4Client-Server Model
5.1.5Pros of Client-Server Model
5.1.6Cons of Client-Server Model
5.1.7Peer-to-Peer Model
5.1.8Pros of Peer-to-Peer Model
5.1.9Cons of Peer-to-Peer Model
5.1.10Network Hardware
5.1.11Transmission Media
5.1.12WiFi
5.1.13WiFi Frequency and Channels
5.1.14WiFi Encryption
5.1.15Network Protocols
5.1.16Transmission Protocols
5.1.17Web Protocols
5.1.18Email Protocols
5.1.19Layers
5.1.20TCP and OSI Models
5.1.21Advantages of Layering
5.1.22Topology - Star
5.1.23Topology - Mesh
5.1.24Topology - Ring
5.1.25Topology - Bus
5.1.26End of Topic Test - Networks
5.2Network Security
6The Bigger Picture
6.1Emerging Trends, Issues & Impact
6.1.1E-Waste
6.1.2Energy Consumption
6.1.3Positive Environmental Impact
6.1.4Ethical Issues - The Digital Divide
6.1.5Ethical Issues - Net Neutrality
6.1.6Ethical Issues - Working Conditions
6.1.7Ethical Issues - Censorship
6.1.8Online Activity Tracking
6.1.9The Internet of Things
6.1.10Positive Cultural Impacts
6.1.11Negative Cultural Impacts
6.1.12Data Protection Act
6.1.13Computer Misuse Act
6.1.14Copyright Designs and Parents Act
6.1.15Creative Commons Licensing
6.1.16Freedom of Information Act
6.1.17Open Source Software
6.1.18Proprietary Software
6.1.19Licensing Issues
6.1.20End of Topic Test - Software & Issues
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