Appendix 2: Legal issues
Type Description Course of Action
Computer Misuse Act 1990 Designed to protect users from malicious acts example hacking and viruses, taking into consideration the unauthorized access, altering of data and software with the intent to commit an offense. Ensuring that the system is well protected using Antivirus and firewalls. Implementing security best practice policies, using only trusted software and by monitoring data usage/access
Intellectual Property Rights According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, intellectual property is important to e-commerce since more than any other business systems it often involves the sale of products and services that can be traded on the internet and as such should