The document provides information on staying safe online and outlines several UK acts related to data protection, computer misuse, copyright, and health and safety. It notes that the Data Protection Act controls how personal information is used and includes data protection principles. The Computer Misuse Act covers unauthorized access to computer material and the internet. The Copyright Act establishes limited exclusive rights for creators of original works. The Health and Safety Act is the primary UK legislation covering occupational health and safety. It also lists some risks of using the internet like ads, spam, viruses, hacking and provides cautions to avoid risks like hacking and downloading an antivirus software.

1. How to Stay safe Online
By Leah Bennett

2. Data Protection Act 1998
The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government.
Everyone responsible for using data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’. They must make sure the information is:
• used fairly and lawfully
• used for limited, specifically stated purposes
• used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
• accurate
• kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
• handled according to people’s data protection rights
• kept safe and secure
• not transferred outside The European Economic Area without adequate protection

3. Computer misuse Act
• Unauthorised access to computer material.
• Unauthorised access to the internet.
• Unauthorised access with internet to commit or facilitate a crime.
• Email and chat room abuses.
• Hacking.

4. Copy Right Act
• Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator
of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution. This is usually only
for a limited time. The exclusive rights are not absolute but limited by limitations
and exceptions to copyright law, including fair use.

5. Health and Safety Act
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Is the primary piece of legislation
covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. The Health and Safety
Executive, with local authorities (and other enforcing authorities) is responsible
for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments
relevant to the working environment.

6. The risks of using the Internet
• Adverts, Spam, Viruses etc.
• Tracking Harvesting personal info
• Illegal downloading, Hacking, Gambling, Financial scams and Terrorism.
• Violent Content, Bullying, Harassment or stalking.
• Cautions- To avoid the risk of Hacking stay away from malicious websites, Don’t
give your personal details if not necessary
• You can download an anti virus Software to scan your computer to find all the
viruses, then you can delete them all and if not you would have to buy a new hard
drive.