How to shop

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Safety:

Small padlock symbol in the URL bar or the task bar- NOT on the web page

HTTPS- "S" stands for secure means the data is encrypted- which scrambles the data.

Distance selling regulations give you 14 days to return goods for any reason- 14 days from receipt

Advantages of online shopping compared with going shopping:

Price Comparison sites e.g price runner

The quick search, can filter(much quicker than going to the shops)

Reviews- build reputation - can get other opinions.

Disadvantages:

Can't look at the object, try it on or feel it.

Data Protection Act (1998)

Companies store data on a database

Data protection principles:

Data must be kept secure

Must be relevant

Data stored must be kept no longer than necessary

Data stored must be kept accurate and up-to-date

Data must be obtained and processed lawfully.

Data must be processed within the data suggest rights.

Data must be obtained and specified for lawful purposes

Data must not be transferred to countries without data protection laws.

Encrypt Data

Password protection

Pin coded entry to offices

Locked offices

Only certain people have access

Legislation- the laws that protect us online.

Consumer contract regulations 14 days to return.

Computer misuse act designed to make hacking+ other unauthorized access illegal