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The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.

It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.

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The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been amended on a number of occasions since it came into force on 1 August 1989.

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, is the current UK copyright law. It gives the creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works the right to control the ways in which their material may be used. The rights cover: Broadcast and public performance, copying, adapting, issuing, renting and lending copies to the public.

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The changes that came with the Equality act in 2010:

The framework of protection of direct and indirect discrimination to certain people that fall under the categories that may be affected such as, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, race relations.

Applying a uniform definition of indirect discrimination to all characteristics that fall under the Equality Act.

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Legislation that criminalises unauthorised access to computer systems and data, and the damaging or destroying of these.

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. ...

The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. ...

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) ...

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) ...

The Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)

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The Data Protection Act 2018 is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament which updates data protection laws in the UK. It is a national law which complements the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and replaces the Data Protection Act 1998.

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The Act protects the intellectual property of individuals and requires that permission of the owner of the intellectual property is sought before any use of it is made.

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The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides public access to information held by public authorities.

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It gives creators the exclusive right to control how their work is used and prevents others from using it without permission.

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is a law in UK that deals with computer related offenses. It criminalises activities such as unauthorised access to computer systems, unauthorised modification of computer material and the creation or distribution of malicious software.

It aims to protect computer systems and data from unauthorised access or misuse.

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Territorial extent: England and Wales; Scotland; section 82, 105 (3) and (4) and 199 also apply to Northern Ireland

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It does this in two ways:

public authorities are obliged to publish certain information about their activities; and

members of the public are entitled to request information from public authorities.

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It protects music, books, artwork and inventions.

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The FOI Act requires that a response to an FOI request be provided within 20 working days from receipt.

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If you've been treated unfairly by a trader or service provider, like a shop, bank or energy provider and it's because of who you are, you may have been discriminated against. The law which says you mustn't be discriminated against is called the Equality Act 2010.

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If you've been treated unfairly by a trader or service provider, like a shop, bank or energy provider and it's because of who you are, you may have been discriminated against. The law which says you mustn't be discriminated against is called the Equality Act 2010.

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Public authorities include government departments, local authorities, the NHS, state schools and police forces. However, the Act does not necessarily cover every organisation that receives public money. For example, it does not cover some charities that receive grants and certain private sector organisations that perform public functions.

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exists to protect peoples' creations (for example pictures, videos, texts and games).

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generally aim to ensure fair and transparent business practices protect consumers from fraud or deceptive practices and guarantee the safety of products and services

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You must use personal information transparently. In particular, you must provide privacy information to people including:

why you are using the personal information;

how long you expect to keep it; and

where relevant, who you will share it with.

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Consumer law changed on 1 October 2015, as the Consumer Rights Act came into force.

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Consumer law changed on 1 October 2015, as the Consumer Rights Act came into force.

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It records information such as printed documents, computer files, letters, emails, photographs and sound or video recordings

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FOI requests must be made in writing, including requests made by email.

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Right to receive a refund from the trader of all money paid by the consumer for the digital content

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If the consumer requires the trader to repair or replace the goods, the trader must

1. Do so within a reasonable time

2. Bear any necessary costs incurred in doing so

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Right to reject goods that are unsatisfactory quality.

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A better understanding of the law will help businesses to serve their customers well. For example, they can be clear with a customer demanding a refund exactly when their rights entitle them to one. And if a problem arises in how a business provides a service, it can be certain what it may be required to do about it.

Consumers

Consumers will better understand how they should be treated by businesses. They will be able to select the best deals and hold businesses to account more effectively for poor quality or service. For example, consumers will be able to compare important terms in a new contract more easily. They will be able to select the business which provides the best overall offer rather than simply the cheapest.

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Article 5 of the GDPR requires that personal data shall be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to individuals. It is unlikely that there will be any malice or unfairness in the use of data for health and safety purposes

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It protects computer systems by making certain activities illegal.

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You're legally protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010. You're also protected from discrimination if: you're associated with someone who has a protected characteristic, for example a family member or friend. you've complained about discrimination or supported someone else's claim.

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You're legally protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010. You're also protected from discrimination if: you're associated with someone who has a protected characteristic, for example a family member or friend. you've complained about discrimination or supported someone else's claim.

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What is an example of freedom of information?

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What is an example of freedom of information?

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drafts, emails, notes, recordings of telephone conversations and CCTV recordings.

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The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that as of 2011 defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom.

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the FOI Act relates to information created after 21 April 1998.

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Discrimination: making a complaint

Before the Act came into force there were several pieces of legislation to cover discrimination, including:

Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Race Relations Act 1976

Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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The purpose of The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from height. If you are an employer or you control work at height (for example facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height) the Regulations apply to you.

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one example is

refuses to provide you with goods or services, or stops providing you with goods or services

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All PPE clothing and equipment must be of safe design and construction, and be maintained in a clean and reliable fashion. Employers shall take the fit and comfort of PPE into consideration when selecting appropriate items for their workplace. PPE that fits well and is comfortable to wear will encourage employee use.

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Can I make a Freedom of Information request to a private company?

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Can I make a Freedom of Information request to a private company?

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) doesn't generally apply to limited companies, sole traders or charities.

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Copyright is applied automatically as long as certain criteria are met - it is not necessary to register copyright or to use a © symbol. Work is automatically protected by copyright unless the copyright holder chooses to give that right away.

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What are the principles behind the Freedom of Information Act?

The main principle behind freedom of information legislation is that people have a right to know about the activities of public authorities, unless there is a good reason for them not to. This is sometimes described as a presumption or assumption in favour of disclosure. The Act is also sometimes described as purpose and applicant blind.

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Copyright gives the copyright holder exclusive rights to publish, copy, distribute and sell their creation. No one else can use the work without permission. Copyright on a piece of work lasts for a long time, although the rules about how long are quite complicated and vary from country to country. For example, in the UK, copyright on artistic work, literature, music and films lasts for 70 years after the death of the creator.

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When you buy something, such as a book, film or music CD, the copyright holder grants permission for you to use it as part of the sale. This is called a licence. The licence is generally only for you to use.

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The data protection consists of several principles.

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If you download a music track, film, game or programme without the copyright holder’s permission, you are breaking the law.

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Personal data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date. E.g. reasonable steps are taken to ensure accuracy, the source of the data is clear & data should be updated if necessary.

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There are, however, some situations where it is legal to copy, publish, distribute or sell copyrighted material. These are:

when you are the copyright holder

when you have the copyright holder’s permission

when the copyright holder has chosen to give up their copyright

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Enforcing these laws helps punish individuals who attempt to compromise secuirity of computer systems and data

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e.g. hacking into someone's email or social media accounts without permission.

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Personal data shall be obtained for limited, specifically stated purposes. E.g. be clear from the start as to why the data is being gathered and if you wish to use data for another purpose ensure it is fair.

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Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully. E.g. have legitimate grounds for collecting & using the data and do not use it in any way the individual would not reasonably expect, would have adverse effects on them or in an unlawful activity.

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How much is a Freedom of Information request?

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How much is a Freedom of Information request?

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Most information in the scheme is available free of charge.

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It was introduced to protect the privacy of individuals by ensuring that their personal information is processed in an ethical manner.