Data Management

Question 1

What Legislation are you aware of regarding Data Management?

Answer 1

Data Protection Act (2018) - UK’s implementation of GDPR
Freedom of Information - 2000

Question 2

What is the GDPR? Where does it cover?

Answer 2

GDPR is the General Data Protection Regulation

It covers:
- Personal Data
- Data controllers and processors
- Data subject rights
- Lawful processing of data

Question 3

Can you list the Key Persons outlined in the GDPR?

Answer 3

Data Controller: The person or organization that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data
Data Processor: The person or organization that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller
Data Subject: The individual whose personal data is being processed
Information Commissioner: The official responsible for enforcing data protection laws and overseeing compliance - John Edwards in the UK.

Question 4

What is the Data Protection Act? Where does it cover?

Answer 4

The Data Protection Act is the UK’s implementation of the GDPR.

It governs how personal information is used by organisations in the UK.

Question 5

Can you list the 7 Principles outlined under the Data Protection Act?

Answer 5

1. Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
2. Purpose limitation
3. Data Minimisation
4. Accuracy
5. Storage limitation
6. Integrity and confidentiality
7. Accountability

Question 6

What Rights are outlined under the Data Protection Act?

Answer 6

1. Right to be informed
2. Right to access
3. Right to rectification
4. Right to erasure
5. Right to restrict processing
6. Right to data portability
7. Right to object
8. Rights in Relation to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling