Legal issues presentations

copyright act

1.  Definition of what it means - it means that the creators of the product is in control on how it is used.
2. 3 reasons why it is important - rightful profits and recognition 
3. what are the consequences of not adhering to this law - a fine after been taken to court
4. find an example if where this legal issue was breached - vanilla ice vs David bowie
5. how does this law effect pre- production of a media product give examples - copyright has to be required. 

Data Protection act

1.  Definition of what it means - protect personal data
2. 3 reasons why it is important - only allows certain people to access your data
3. what are the consequences of not adhering to this law - criminal prosecution and fines
4. find an example if where this legal issue was breached - carphone warehouse leaked 3 million costumers had data leaked.
5. how does this law effect pre- production of a media product give examples - making sure peoples data is kept safe. encrypted data.

intellectual property rights

1.  Definition of what it means - protection granted to the creators of IP this includes trademarks
2. 3 reasons why it is important - creates field of work, keeps products unique
3. what are the consequences of not adhering to this law - called infringement, money damages 
4. find an example if where this legal issue was breached - the associated press vs fairey Obama photo scandal
5. how does this law effect pre- production of a media product give examples - can't use copyrighted music, photos must be self taken

freedom of information act 2000

1.  Definition of what it means - gives a general public right of information 
2. 3 reasons why it is important - to give the public access to important information 
3. what are the consequences of not adhering to this law - fine and inprisonment this includes loss of staff and income.
4. find an example if where this legal issue was breached - Wales council failed to provide details about the education wages
5. how does this law effect pre- production of a media product give examples - used a research tool to generate false stories by the media

Libel and Slander

1.  Definition of what it means
2. 3 reasons why it is important
3. what are the consequences of not adhering to this law
4. find an example if where this legal issue was breached
5. how does this law effect pre- production of a media product give examples