Acts of Parliament Governing Computer and Network Use
In using computers and computer networks, including the Internet, an increasing number of Acts of Parliament govern both the way we provide services and the way you use them. Recent Acts are available at the HMSO Web site, and those most likely to impact on the provision and use of computer and network services are linked below.
Obscene Publications Acts 1964 - Not available on-line
Telecommunications Act 1984 - Not available on-line
Interception of Communications Act 1985
Malicious Communications Act 1988
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Electronic Communications Act 2000
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Regulation of Investigatory Power Act 2000
Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
Copyright, etc. and Trade Marks (Offences and Enforcement) Act 2002
Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Act 2002
Office of Communications Act 2002
Relevant Regulations:
Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997
Telecommunications (Data Protection and Privacy) Regulations 1999
Telecommunications (Data Protection and Privacy)(Amendment) Regulations 2000
Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practices)(Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000
Electronic Commerce (EC DIrective) Regulations 2002
Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002
Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003
Privacty and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003