UK Legislation - 101 Computing https://www.101computing.net Boost Your Programming Skills! Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:08:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.101computing.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png UK Legislation - 101 Computing https://www.101computing.net 32 32 Computer Science Legislation (UK) – Take the Quiz https://www.101computing.net/computer-science-legislation-uk-take-the-quiz/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:53:20 +0000 https://www.101computing.net/?p=22015 When people use computers, phones and the internet, they create and share huge amounts of data and digital content. To protect people and organisations, the UK has several important laws that control how technology can be used. In this activity,…

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]]> The Hyperlink Patent Case and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act https://www.101computing.net/the-hyperlink-patent-case-and-the-copyright-designs-and-patents-act/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:49:02 +0000 https://www.101computing.net/?p=19829 This post is part of series of blog posts investigating different impacts of UK legislation relevant to Computer Science with a particular focus on: Data Protection Legislation Intellectual Property Protection (incl. Copyright and Trade Marks legislation) Computer Misuse Act (1990)

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]]> The Cadbury Ruling: Can Colours be Trademarks in the UK? https://www.101computing.net/the-cadbury-ruling-can-colours-be-trademarks-in-the-uk/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:26:51 +0000 https://www.101computing.net/?p=19810 This post is part of series of blog posts investigating different impacts of UK legislation relevant to Computer Science with a particular focus on: Data Protection Legislation Intellectual Property Protection (incl. Copyright and Trade Marks legislation) Computer Misuse Act (1990)

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]]> The Salami Hack & the Computer Misuse Act Legislation https://www.101computing.net/the-salami-hack-the-computer-misuse-act-legislation/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:57:05 +0000 https://www.101computing.net/?p=19823 This post is part of series of blog posts investigating different impacts of UK legislation relevant to Computer Science with a particular focus on: Data Protection Legislation Intellectual Property Protection (incl. Copyright and Trade Marks legislation) Computer Misuse Act (1990)

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]]> UK Legislation relevant to Computer Science https://www.101computing.net/uk-legislation-relevant-to-computer-science/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:14 +0000 https://www.101computing.net/?p=19446 As a computer scientist, you need to be aware of the legislation that is relevant to the use of Computer Science related technologies. Whether you are designing a new website, creating a computer program or system or just using a…

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