1
Q
What is the data protection act?
A
For data protection act allows individuals to know what information is held about them.
2
Q
What are the principles of the data protection act?
A
Information must be:
- Fairly and lawfully processed
- Processed only for relevant purposes
- Adequate, relevant and not excessive
- Accurate and up-to-date
- Not kept longer than necessary
- Kept securely
- Processed in line with data subjects rights
- Not transferred to countries without similar data protection laws.
3
Q
What is the freedom of information act?
A
This gives individuals the right of access to information held by public bodies.
4
Q
What measures can you take to ensure data is kept confidential?
A
Password protection
Encryption
Firewalls
5
Q
Are you aware of any upcoming updates to the data protection act?
A
General Data Protection Regulations, 2016
6
Q
When does GDPR come into place?
A
25th May 2018
