Data Management

Question 1

What is the Data Protection Act 2018?

Answer 1

• The act replaces previous 1998 legislation and manages how personal data is processed by organisations and the government.
• It is the UK legislation for the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Question 2

What are the key Principles of the Data Protection Act 2018?

Answer 2

• The act ensures that data is:-
  o Used fairly, lawfully and transparently.
  o Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and limited to only the purpose it is intended.
  o Is retained for no longer than is necessary.
  o Processed securely including the protection against unlawful use, loss or destruction.

Question 3

What are a person’s rights under the Data Protection Act?

Answer 3

• People have the right to:-
  o To be informed about how their data is being used.
  o The right to access their data.
  o The right to have incorrect information updated.
  o To have their data erased.
  o To stop or restrict the processing of their data.
  o The right of portability.
  o To object to the use of their data

Question 4

What is the meaning of a non-disclosure agreement?

Answer 4

• Non-disclosure agreements are used to protect against the disclosure or sharing of any confidential data.
• Prior to the confidential data being share with a recipient, clients will typically request that the recipient signs up to an NDA.
• They are often used when confidential, sensitive, innovative or intellectual property information is being shared to prevent this information being used by competitors.

Question 5

If two separate departments within your firm were working for two rival companies how would you ensure client sensitive data was managed?

Answer 5

• I would make the client aware of the risks involved and check their understanding of the conflict of interest.
• I would ensure a letter of instruction to continue was obtained from the client.
• Exclusivity of staff would be arranged.
• The use of non-disclosure agreements would be considered.
• Separate working locations from each of the teams would need to be put in place.
• Secure document and data storage would be arranged to be used exclusively for the separate teams.

Question 6

What are the 8 individual rights under GDPR?

Answer 6

* The right to be informed.
* The right of access.
* The right of rectification.
* The right to erasure.
* The right to restrict processing.
* The right to data portability.
* The right to object.
* Rights of automated decision making and profiling.

Question 7

What is the consequence of breaking Data information act

Answer 7

The UK GDPR and DPA 2018 set a maximum fine of £17.5 million or 4% of annual global turnover

Question 8

Given your training in GDPR, describe how you handle personal and sensitive project data to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.