Databases+Int+1

**What is a database?**
A [|database] is a system for organising and storing data. Databases can be manual systems (e.g. a filing cabinet), or computerised.

Databases are made up of a number of files. Files are a collection of [|records], and records are made up of [|fields].



Investigate the following 3 Laws 1. The Data Protection Act 2. The Computer misuse Act 3. Design copyright and Patents Act Make a colourful poster for each Act.