Monday 28 September 2015

Laws in Computing Pt 1 and 2



Lesson Objectives 

LO1 Learn about the laws relating to the use of computers and the implications for computer systems design and use 
LO2 Understand the need to recycle old computer equipment and the benefits of doing so LO3 Understand the meaning of “computer ethics” and look at some examples


Outcomes
Red - You will understand what the Data Protection Act and Computer Misuse Act are
Amber - You will understand what the Copyright, Designs and Patent Act is
Green - You will understand how the Health and Safety Acts relates to computers


Starter


Main



 

Using the website easel.ly produce a poster(s) with the key information for each of teh following:

LAW
  • Data Protection Act
  • Computer Misuse Act
  • Heath and Safety legislation
  • Copyright, Design and Patents Act
  • Ethical considerations
  • Environmental considerations

Plenary