Data Protection Act

Question 1

years

Answer 1

1988 and 2003

Question 2

anyone has the right to find out

Answer 2

if an organisation holds data about them

to ask for a copy of this data

Question 3

role of data protection commissioner

Answer 3

aims to ensure that individuals rights are being upheld and that the data controllers respect data protection regulation

Question 4

personal data

Answer 4

any information that can identify an individual person
includes: name, ID, address, phone number
anything relating to the identity of a person

Question 5

requires organisations to

Answer 5

• collect no more data than is necessary from an individual for its intended purpose
• obtain data fairly by giving notice and reason for collection
• retain the data for no longer than is necessary and only for that purpose
• keep data safe and secure
• provide an individual with a copy of their data if requested

Question 6

GDPR

Answer 6

general data protection regulation

Question 7

individuals have the right to

Answer 7

• obtain details about how their data is being processed
• obtain copies of their data
• have incorrect or incomplete data corrected
• have their data erased if it holds no purpose

Question 8

fines

Answer 8

DPC can now fine up to €20 mil or 4% of global turnover for serious infringements

permits individuals to seek compensation for breaches of their data rights, even in cases where no financial or material damage was done