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Information and IT legislation, external policies and licences
This is a list of the principal laws, third party regulations and policies which are particularly relevant to the use of information and IT. It is not a comprehensive list, and other laws, policies and licences might apply, eg general laws such as those relating to fraud and libel.
Last updated March 2016
External licences and policies
- Janet Acceptable Use Policy
- Licences to information resources, software and other services purchased or otherwise provided by the University: see the specific service for details.
Legislation
- Communications Act 2003
- Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
- Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992
- Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
- Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
- Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Defamation Act 1996 and 2013
- Digital Economy Act 2010
- Environmental Information Regulations 2004
- Equality Act 2010
- Freedom of Information Act 2000
- General Data Protection Regulation
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Limitation Act 1980
- Malicious Communications Act 1988
- Obscene Publications Act 1959 and 1964
- Official Secrets Act 1989
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
- Police and Justice Act 2006
- Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
- Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Protection of Children Act 1978
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
- Terrorism Act 2006
- Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011