Data Management (Level 1)

Question 1

Can you name the recently introduced regulations set out to control how companies manage data they hold?

Answer 1

General Data Protection Regulation 2018

Question 2

Can you name the legislation this is supported by?

Answer 2

• Data Protection Act 2018

Question 3

How does GDPR affect your working activities?

Answer 3

It sets strict guidelines for the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data.

Question 4

Can you name any of the sources of data currently in use by the construction industry?

Answer 4

1. Employee Records
2. Client Information
3. Supplier Information

Question 4

Can you name any of the eight principles covered in the Data Protection act 2018?

Answer 4

• Lawful, fairness and transparency.
• Accuracy
• Accountability
• Integrity and confidentiality.

Question 5

What factors would you account for for project from North East England to one in London?

Answer 5

• Cost of living.
• Market rates.
• Local regulations and permitting.

Question 5

How do you equalise data from different sources?

Answer 5

• Standardize it to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Data mapping.
• Data normalization.
• Evaluation and validation.

Question 6

How does your in-house system comply with GDPR?

Answer 6

They have a data protection policy in place that outlines how personal data is collected, processed and stored. They also provide training on the matter.

Question 7

What is meant by to be forgotten?

Answer 7

A right for an individual to haver personal data erased

Question 8

If home or hybrid working, how would you deal with cyber security?

Answer 8

Use antivirus and internet security software.

Question 9

What is intellectual property?

Answer 9

A legal concept that grants creators rights over their inventions, designs etc.

Question 10

What is copy right?

Answer 10

A legal right that grants the creator control over its use and authority over its modifying/ sharing.