5.3 Legislation relating to the use of ICT for storage, manipulation and access of information

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Data Protection Act
3. Copyright legislation
4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Introduction

This section relates to legislation concerning the use of ICT for storage, manipulation and access of information. Recently introduced legislation has a significant impact on ICT in libraries and staff require a sound working knowledge to ensure that clients can use ICT safely and legally.

Let's start by looking at the Data Protection Act ...