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Intellectual property

GCSE Computer Science · key term

Intellectual property

Definition

Creations of the mind, such as software, writing, music and designs, that can be protected by law.

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OCR GCSE Computer Science · J277

Paper 1

The Data Protection Act 2018 concerns personal information; the Computer Misuse Act 1990 concerns unauthorised access and misuse of computers; and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 protects intellectual property.
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Computer Misuse Act 1990
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