week 2

4.1.5 Understand Equality legislation:

• the nine protected characteristics

• types of discrimination:

o direct

o indirect

o harassment

o victimisation

• where individuals are protected

• when to take action against discrimination

o time limits for claims.

4.1.6 Understand Intellectual Property legislation:

• unregistered designs

• registered designs

• patents.

4.1.7 Understand Electrical Waste legislation:

• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations

• safe disposal

• environmentally responsible disposal.

4.1.8 Understand the interrelationships between digital support and security

and digital legislation, and make judgements about the impact on

organisations, society and individuals.

4.1.9 Know that international law applies to some offences:

• international law in cyberspace

• international law and surveillance.

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