Question 1

What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act (DPA)?

Accepted Answer

To control how personal information is used by companies and the government.

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To maintain public security

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To regulate internet access

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To enforce tax laws

Question 2

Which entity is responsible for enforcing the Data Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

The Information Commissioner

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Legal Advisor

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Data Subject

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Data Controller

Question 3

What are the two broad categories under the Data Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

Personal data and sensitive data

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Administrative data and operational data

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Digital data and analog data

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Public data and private data

Question 4

What should organizations do with personal data they collect?

Accepted Answer

Keep it accurate and up to date

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Share it with third parties

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Delete it immediately

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Store it indefinitely

Question 5

Which version of the Data Protection Act was updated to align with GDPR?

Accepted Answer

The Data Protection Act 2018

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The Data Protection Act 2020

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The Data Protection Act 2000

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The Data Protection Act 1998

Question 6

What right do individuals have regarding their data accuracy?

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The right of correction

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The right of deletion

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The right of retention

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The right of access

Question 7

What principle requires data to be collected for specified reasons?

Accepted Answer

Purpose limitation

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Security measures

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Data minimization

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Storage limitation

Question 8

What must data controllers be able to prove under GDPR?

Accepted Answer

That their data protection measures are sufficient

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That they have minimized data storage

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That they have collected enough data

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That data is easily transferable

Question 9

What is a key change introduced by GDPR compared to the previous legislation?

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The accountability principle

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The notification rule

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The transparency clause

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The access requirement

Question 10

What should candidates avoid in level of response answers according to the exam board's note?

Accepted Answer

Simply regurgitating facts without context

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Citing irrelevant sources

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Using too many technical terms

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Writing too briefly

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