Data Management Level 1 Flashcards

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

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The General Data Protection Regulation 2018

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Can you name the legislation that supports the new regulations which control how companies manage data they hold?

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The Data Protection Act 2018 , it is the UK’s implementation of GDPR

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How does GDPR affect your working activities?

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It impacts the way in which I hold data for clients, the way emails are dealt with, any client data held for marketing purposes, but also not just electronic data. Any data which can be easily found I must deal with in accordance with GDPR

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Can you name any of the seven principles covered by the Data Protection Act 2018?

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  1. Lawfulness, fairness & transparency
  2. Purpose limitation
  3. Data minimisation
  4. Accuracy
  5. Storage limitation
  6. Integrity & confidentiality
  7. Accountability
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Can you name any of the sources of data currently in use by the construction industry?

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  • RICS Data Services
  • RICS documents
  • the iSurv Knowledge Hub
  • BCIS
  • Pricing Book’s
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How do you equalise data from different sources?

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Equalising data from different sources involves using standardised formats to ensure consistency and meaningful analysis. I would:
- address missing values
- identify anomalies
- align units of measurement

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What factor would you apply for a project from North East England to one in London?

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What is the BCIS forecast for tender pries?

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The BCIS produces five-year construction industry forecasts, covering projected costs, tender prices and output, and examining the latest construction market and trends.

The latest forecasts were published on the 24th September 2024, which states building costs will increase by 15% over the next 5 years, while tender prices will rise by 20% over the same period.

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How does your in-house system comply with GDPR?

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  • Our in-house data system provides measures to protect commercially sensitive information by marking documents as confidential and using secure networks and software
  • It has rules in place for the timeline data is kept; relating to contracts being signed & underhand or signed as a deed
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What are you considered as under the regulations?

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In my professional life, I am the data controller or data processor in some circumstances

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What is meant by to be forgotten?

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Under GDPR, individuals have the right to have personal data erased under certain circumstances such as:
- if data is no longer necessary under the purpose it was collected
- if the data collector is relying on lawful consent and this is withdrawn

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

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  • using a virtual private network (VPN)
  • ## being aware of phishing emails and checking with a colleague or client if unsure
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What current challenges is Covid and/or Brexit and/or the current conflict in Russia & Ukraine bringing to Data Management?

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  1. Covid - increased data volume and data compliancy risk through remote working
  2. Brexit - changed the UK’s relationship with EU data regulations
  3. Russia / Ukraine - cybersecurity threated through state-sponsored cyber attacks
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How does iSurv and BCIS assist you in the process of cost planning?

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iSurv is a comprehensive knowledge base including case studies, industry reports and best practice guides to help inform cost planning decisions.

The BCIS provides detailed and reliable historical cost data that can be used for benchmarking. It also offers regional cost adjustments to allow me to tailor estimates based on local market conditions, and also provides reports and publications to help me stay informed about market fluctuations.

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Can you name any of the 8 individual rights of GDPR?

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  1. To be informed
  2. To access
  3. To rectification
  4. To erasure
  5. To restrict processing
  6. To data portability
  7. To object
  8. Automated decision making & profiling
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