The document discusses various laws and risks related to online safety. The Data Protection Act controls how personal information is used and protects sensitive data. The Computer Misuse Act prohibits unauthorized access to computers and networks. The Copyright Act restricts copying and distributing copyrighted material. Health and safety laws aim to protect people at work and from risks arising from others' work. The risks of using the internet include computer viruses, hackers stealing personal information, fraud, and physical injuries from overuse such as eye strain and back pain. The document provides tips for mitigating these risks, such as using antivirus software, keeping passwords secure, and taking breaks when using computers.

1. How to stay safe online
Emarl Hannah Al-Jaradi

2. Data protection act 1998
The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by
organisations, businesses or the government.
There is stronger legal protection for more sensitive information, such as:
 ethnic background
 political opinions
 religious beliefs
 health
 sexual health
 criminal records

3. Everyone responsible for using data has to follow rules called ‘data protection
principles’. They must make sure the information is:
 used fairly
 used for limited, specifically stated purposes
 kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
 handled according to people’s data protection rights
 kept safe and secure

4. Computer misuse act
 Unauthorised access to a computer
 Unauthorised access to the internet
 Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime
 Email and chat room abuses
 Hacking

5. Copyright act
 Copying and distributing copyrighted software, music and film
 When you buy software, for example, copyright law forbids you from:
 giving a copy to a friend
 making a copy and then selling it
 using the software on a network (unless the licence allows it)
 renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder

6. Healthy and safety act
 To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work.
 To protect persons other than persons at work against risks to health or safety
arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work.
 To control the keeping and use of explosive or highly flammable or otherwise
dangerous substances, and generally preventing the unlawful acquisition,
possession and use of such substances.

7. The risks of using the internet
Viruses
computer viruses infect your programs and files, change the way your computer
operates or stop it from working altogether.
The precautions you can take
Use up to date anti virus
Keep your operating system up to date
Don’t open an email attachment unless you are expecting it

8. Risks of Hackers
 Get your usernames and passwords
 Steal your money and open credit card and bank accounts in your name
 Request new account Pins or additional credit cards
 Make purchases
 Use and abuse your Social Security number
 Sell your information to other parties who will use it for illicit or illegal purposes
The precautions you can take
Be aware of public wifi
Look after your passwords

9. Fraud and Theft
 Fraud has the intention of hiding the criminal act of stealing, while theft does not.
 Thieves know they can’t hide the act so they don’t make much effort to hide it,
while the person who is doing fraud makes an extra effort to hide the act.
 The precautions you can take
 Check your bank statements
 Use a strong password
 Don’t give away your pin code
 Try not to keep financial information on your laptop

10. Risk of injury if you spend long hours on
the computer
 Eye strain.
 Obesity
 Muscle and joint problems
 Back and neck pain
 Headaches