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Chapter TenSafe, Legal, and Green Computer Usage Part I: Recycling and IT Laws

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Strata Objectives Covered3.3 FC0-U11 U.K. (no U.S. equivalent) Recognize IT related laws and guidelinesData Protection ActCopyright ActComputer Misuse ActFreedom of Information Act3.1 FC0-U21 U.K. (no U.S. equivalent) Recognize safety hazards and identify corresponding guidelinesHazardous substancesEnvironmental legislation and regulations*


Strata Objectives Covered5.1 (no U.K. equivalent) Identify environmentally sound techniques to preserve power and dispose of materialsEnvironmentally hazardous substance disposalPower management (power saving features)Power management PCs and lower power serversReplace large desktops with energy efficient laptops and thin clients5.2 (no U.K. equivalent) Identify green techniques, equipment, and proceduresDefine Cloud ComputingDefine VoIP and how it relates to Green ITDuplex printing and use lower cost per page network printersTerminal serversEnergy Star ratingUse low power NAS instead of file serversGreen building infrastructureEmployee telecommuting

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Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)2006 EU directiveRestricts the use of six hazardous materials in electronics manufactureLeadMercuryCadmiumHexavalent chromiumPolybrominated biphenylsPoly brominated diphenyl ether*


Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)Visual indicators of RoHS compliance may includeRoHS Compliant labelsGreen leavesCheck marksBD-Free markingsWEEE trashcan logo*


Battery DisposalAll batteries contain toxic substances, even dry-cell batteries (used in electronic devices)MercuryLeadCadmiumNickel*


Battery DisposalBatteries may be found inLaptopsPhonesMotherboardsWireless input devices (mice, keyboards)Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

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Battery DisposalConsumers are not legally required to recycle most batteriesVendors are required to take them if consumers want to bring them backExact rules depend on battery type and region2006 EU Battery Directive regulates manufacture and disposal in the EU*


Computer DisposalWorking PCs can often be donated to charitiesEven a nonworking computer can often be repaired to working conditionErase or remove hard disks before donating or recycling computersNonworking parts should be dropped at recycling or hazardous waste disposal centers*


Monitor DisposalCRTs contain many harmful elements, including phosphorousLCDs contain circuit boards, which contain leadIn many regions it is illegal to put a monitor in the regular trashTake monitors to a recycling or hazardous waste disposal facility*


Toner DisposalToner can be carcinogenicToner cartridges should be returned to the manufacturer or a recycling companyAvoid spilling toner Do not use a regular vacuum to clean up toner*


Cleaning Supply DisposalDisposal instructions appear on the container of any cleaning chemicalIn U.K., the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations govern how chemicals are used, stored, and disposed.Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a product, usually available online*


Data Protection DirectiveEU directive that regulates how personal data is stored and shared electronicallyProvisions of Directive:Data can be used only for the purpose for which it was collectedData cant be disclosed to anyone else without the permission of the data subject, except where other laws create an exception*


Data Protection DirectiveProvisions of Directive (continued)In most situations, personal information may not be collected without your authorizationIn many nations, you have a right of access to the information kept on youNo personal information may be kept longer than its neededPersonal information may not be sent outside the nation in question*


Data Protection DirectiveProvisions of Directive (continued)Any organization holding personal information is required to have adequate security measuresYoure entitled to view the data that pertains to you, challenge its accuracy, and have it amended if neededOrganizations that hold personal data must register with a related government department

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Computer Misuse Act1990 U.K. Act, designed to prevent hackingSection 1: Unauthorized Access to Computer MaterialSection 2: Unauthorized Access with Intent to Commit of Facilitate Commission of Further OffensesSection 3: Unauthorized Modification of Computer Material*


Freedom of Information Act2000 U.K. Act, creates a general right of access to information held by public authoritiesLegislative bodiesArmed forcesGovernmentsCourtsHealth servicesPublic schoolsPublicly owned companies*


Copyright ActU.K. Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act of 1988 (CDPA)Works subject to copyright protection:Literary, dramatic, and musical worksArtistic worksSound recordings and filmsBroadcastsCable programsPublished editions*

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