Legislation and Regulatory Requirements

Focuses on legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks relevant to digital and software development, including data protection, intellectual property, and professional conduct.

Learning Topics

4.1.1

Health and safety legislation

4.1.2

Health and safety risk preventative measures

4.1.3

Data security and protection legislation

4.1.4

Computer misuse legislation

4.1.5

Equality legislation

4.1.6

Intellectual property legislation

4.1.7

Interrelationships between digital software development and legislation

4.1.8

International law

4.2.1

Sources of codes of conduct

4.2.2

Influence of codes of conduct on professional behaviour

4.2.3

Sources of digital industry standards

4.2.4

Acceptable use policies

4.2.5

Whistleblowing procedures

4.2.6

Interrelationships between guidelines and digital software development

Emerging Issues and the Impact of Digital

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Business Context