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The internet has exploded and you can shop, bank and download music online but do you know your rights?
Most people use the web for school, work, socialising, meeting people and chatting. Read the facts about how you can stay safe online.
Most people use the web for school, work, socialising, meeting people and chatting. Read the facts about how you can stay safe online.
Did you know that:
- at least six million Britons have been affected by identity fraud?
- your credit rating can be affected - even though it's not your fault?
- you can be prosecuted for downloading music, films and software?
- giving out personal information in chatrooms carries a risk?
Staying within the law, facts you need to know:
- the internet, email and other applications should be used for lawful purposes
- as an internet user, you must comply with all relevant legislation
- you can be banned from library, college or internet café computers if you misuse them
- you may also be placing yourself at risk of prosecution if unlawful action is involved
- email and other electronic communications are admissable in court as evidence
- you should not write anything about anybody that you would not want to be read out in open court
- individuals may have the right to see a copy of information held about them at any time under the Data Protection Act and this includes email messages
- all texts, imags, music files and other content items on the internet, or in other electronic works, including CDroms and DVDs are likely to be protected by copyright
- this includes items borrowed from the library or owned by you
- before copying or downloading material you should check any terms and conditions of use and, if necessary, seek permission from the copyright owner
