Illegal content
I can recognise that some content online can be harmful and that, within the UK, laws are in place to govern online content.
Illegal content
I can recognise that some content online can be harmful and that, within the UK, laws are in place to govern online content.
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Key learning points
- Some content online can potentially be harmful.
- Some online content can be distressing or upsetting.
- Some content is illegal to share or can be used to facilitate online crime.
- In the UK, there are a number of laws that govern online content and online crimes.
Keywords
Law - a rule enforced by an authority
Online crime - illegal activity carried out on digital devices connected to the internet
Common misconception
There are specific laws that are designed for online crimes.
In the UK, we don’t currently have one law that decides what is and is not illegal online. Instead something is illegal if it is illegal offline or is included as an offence in one of many pieces of legislation that govern the internet in the UK.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
allows access to private data in specific cases
ensures data is handled fairly and legally
protects creators’ rights over their original works
safeguards freedoms like privacy and expression
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
the Data Protection Act
hacking into someone’s account
sharing illegal material
keeping your personal data secure
prevents unauthorised access to computer systems
protects creators’ rights over their original works
prevents unauthorised sharing of copyrighted material online
makes it illegal to send threatening or offensive messages
prohibits the distribution of obscene or indecent material
defines and prosecutes fraudulent behaviour
tackles organised crimes and conspiracies