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Updated in [July 17th, 2023]
In this computer science video lesson, students will learn about the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These laws govern the way personal data should be collected, processed and stored, with the aim of protecting people’s privacy. Students will gain an understanding of what is meant by personal data and sensitive personal data, also known as special category data. They will learn about the key principles of these laws, and the price to be paid for ignoring them. Additionally, students will learn about their rights if someone else is storing and processing data about them. The lesson will cover the evolution of data protection laws in Europe, such as the Access to Personal Files Act, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR), also known as the E privacy directive or the Cookie Law, and the UK GDPR. It will also discuss data protection laws outside of Europe, such as the USA’s Federal Trade Commission Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and India’s Information Technology Act along with its SPDI rules. By the end of the lesson, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.