Question 1

What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018?

Accepted Answer

To protect an individual's personal data

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To regulate internet use

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To promote commercial data sharing

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To enforce copyright laws

Question 2

Which principle requires that personal data be processed lawfully and transparently?

Accepted Answer

Fair, lawful and transparent processing

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Data minimisation

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Accountability

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Purpose limitation

Question 3

What does the principle of purpose limitation state?

Accepted Answer

Data must only be collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes

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Data must be accurate and up-to-date

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Data can be processed indefinitely

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Data can be collected for any reason

Question 4

According to the Data Protection Act, what is meant by data minimisation?

Accepted Answer

Only holding as much data as is necessary

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Collecting as much data as possible

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Sharing data with third parties

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Storing data indefinitely

Question 5

What must be done if personal data is found to be inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

It must be corrected

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It must be shared with authorities

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It must be stored securely

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It can be ignored

Question 6

What is a key aspect of data security under the Data Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

Protection against unauthorized processing and accidental loss

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Sharing data with all employees

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Restrictions on data collection

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Open access to all data

Question 7

What does accountability in the Data Protection Act refer to?

Accepted Answer

Data controllers must be responsible for their data processing

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Users can ignore data guidelines

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All data must be made public

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Data does not need to be secure

Question 8

Accepted Answer

The copyright-holder's right to control copying of work

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Open-source software

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Data processing methods

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Public domain works

Question 9

Which legislation addresses unauthorized access to data for malicious purposes?

Accepted Answer

Computer Misuse Act 1990

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Data Protection Act 2018

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Freedom of Information Act 2000

Question 10

What new principle was introduced to ensure compliance with GDPR in the Data Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

Accountability

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Liability

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Responsibility

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Transparency

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