The document discusses several UK media and information laws: 1) The Data Protection Act 1998 specifies eight principles for processing personal data fairly and lawfully. 2) The Freedom of Information Act 2005 provides individuals the right to request information from public authorities. 3) The Defamation Act 1996 protects individuals' reputations and requires proving damage to reputation in legal cases. 4) The Copyright Act 1988 gives creators control over uses of their creative works.