The Computer Misuse Act 1990 The Computer Misuse Act is in place to prevent users from using computers abusively against the owner, be it an individual owner or a company/ organization. It covers activities such as hacking and viruses, e.g. Trojans and worms. The law applies to all computer users of a company/organization or an individual user. There is no obligation on the part of an organization to comply with the act. However, there must be sufficient evidence that such a crime has been committed. Investigatory Powers Regulations 2000 =============================================This law regulates the rules under which it is legal to spy on someone* Record your phone* Open your mail* Buggy your home, office or vehicle* Intercept your emails* Monitor your web usage The law is in effect for protect the rights of human beings by public authorities, so that they cannot be unlawfully harassed or disturbed. However, if a warrant is issued, the authorities have the right to do what is necessary. If a warrant is issued, all communications service providers (CSPs) may also be required to provide assistance necessary to execute an interception warrant. CSPs may also be required to maintain permanent access for authorities.Data Protection Act 1998============The Data Protection Act 1998 came into force effective March 1, 2000. The law covers the processing of personnel information (bank details, social security numbers, tax information, etc.) and applies to personnel information stored electronically or on paper. The law requires that people who are in a… article… have been provided with ample examples. www.hm-treasury.gov.uk Although I haven't used this site as much as the other two sites, this site has helped me quite a bit with two pieces of legislation in particular. These were: Money Laundering Regulations 2003 & Proceedsof Crime Act 2002. The HM-treasury website is a financial information site, the above two legislations are financially linked, which is why the site has provided in-depth information on the legislations.http: //europa.eu .int/eur The last website that might be useful would have to do with EU (European Union) rules and regulations. The UK is a member state of the EU, therefore it must comply with the rules and regulations set by the EU. While I haven't used this site much, it always came up when acts or regulations were entered into the search engine.