Data Management

Question 1

Is BIM a form of Data Management?

Answer 1

Yes - Data and Specification have to meet minimum ISO requirements (ISO19650)

Question 2

What Legislation protects peoples data in Hong Kong?

Answer 2

Hong Kong Personal Data Privacy Ordinance (PDPO)

Question 3

What are the different sources of cost data?

Answer 3

In-House Benchmark data
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement

Question 4

Why is document control important?

Answer 4

Provides the latest status of events
Maintains confidentiality
Help reduce disputes
Provides standardisation

Question 5

What is usually put in place to restrict data leaks and breaches?

Answer 5

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Question 6

What data protection laws exist in Hong Kong?

Answer 6

The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (the “PDPO”)

Question 7

What are the elements of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

Answer 7

• Identification of the parties
• Definition of what is deemed to be confidential
• Scope of the confidentiality obligation by the receiving party
• The exclusions from confidential treatment
• The length of term of the agreement

Question 8

What do you understand by the term security of data?

Answer 8

Means ensuring that data is kept safe from corruption and that access to it is suitably controlled to ensure privacy and protection

Question 9

How can security of data be improved?

Answer 9

• Disk encryption - encrypting data on a secure hard disk drive
• Regular back ups off site
• Password protection
• Use of anti-virus software protection
• Firewalls and disaster recovery procedures

Question 10

What is a deed?

Answer 10

A legal document made under seal

Question 11

What data are the RICS Data Standards, 2018 already available for?

Answer 11

• International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS)

* International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS)