Data Protection Act - Assessment

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    What are we not allowed to do with 'sensitive data'?

    • Collect it without permission
    • Store it without permission
    • Disclose it without appropriate checks
    • All of the above
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 To Assess your understanding of the Data Protection Act briefing.

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  • 2. 

    How many data protection principles are there?

    • Five

    • Two

    • Six

    • Eight

    Correct Answer
    A. Eight
  • 3. 

    What form must you send the customer if they want any data that we hold about them?

    • A 'Subject Access Request' form

    • A 'Change Request' form

    • A 'Data Capture' form

    • A 'Declaration of Non-Receipt' form

    Correct Answer
    A. A 'Subject Access Request' form
    Explanation
    To comply with data protection regulations, individuals have the right to request access to their personal data held by an organization. This is done through a 'Subject Access Request' form. By filling out this form, the customer can formally request the data that the organization holds about them. This form ensures that the customer's request is properly documented and processed, allowing the organization to provide the requested information in a secure and timely manner.

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  • 4. 

    What is 'personal data' considered to be under the DPA?

    • Height, weight and appearance

    • Racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs and political opinion

    • Physical or mental health and criminal offences

    • Name, address contact details and date of birth

    Correct Answer
    A. Name, address contact details and date of birth
    Explanation
    Personal data is considered to be any information that can be used to identify an individual. This includes their name, address, contact details, and date of birth. Height, weight, appearance, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, political opinion, physical or mental health, and criminal offenses are also examples of personal data, but the correct answer specifically focuses on the basic identifying information of an individual.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is an example of 'sensitive data'?

    • Criminal record

    • Address

    • Date of Birth

    • Telephone number

    Correct Answer
    A. Criminal record
    Explanation
    A criminal record is considered sensitive data because it contains personal information about an individual's criminal history, which can have significant implications on their reputation, privacy, and potential opportunities. Access to this information is usually restricted to authorized individuals or organizations due to its sensitive nature.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following does not constitute ‘sensitive data’? Data consisting of information about....

    • ...an individual's religious beliefs

    • ...an individual's home address

    • ...an individual's political opinions

    • ...an individual's criminal convictions

    Correct Answer
    A. ...an individual's home address
    Explanation
    An individual's home address does not constitute 'sensitive data' because it is considered to be personal information rather than sensitive information. Sensitive data typically refers to information that, if disclosed or compromised, could cause harm or distress to an individual. While a home address is private, it does not typically fall into the category of sensitive data as it does not carry the same level of potential harm or risk if disclosed.

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  • 7. 

    Who is the FirstInfo Data Protection Officer?

    • Cassie Dunton

    • Becky Simpson

    • Debbie Smith

    • Rebecca Jenkins

    Correct Answer
    A. Debbie Smith
    Explanation
    Debbie Smith is the FirstInfo Data Protection Officer because she is the only option provided in the given list.

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  • 8. 

    What do we charge a customer that wants us to send them any data that we hold about them?

    • £5

    • £5 per item of data

    • £10

    • £20

    Correct Answer
    A. £10
    Explanation
    The correct answer is £10. This suggests that the company charges a flat fee of £10 to customers who request to receive any data that the company holds about them. This fee is not dependent on the number of data items requested, as there is no mention of a per-item charge.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following should you NOT do with data whilst at work?

    • Access ‘personal data’ that you do not need for your work

    • Use someone’s ‘personal data’ to complete your work without asking permission from the individual

    • Keep ‘sensitive data’ after being given permission by the individual concerned

    • Record ‘personal data’ for your own use outside of work

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Access ‘personal data’ that you do not need for your work
    A. Record ‘personal data’ for your own use outside of work
    Explanation
    The correct answer is to access 'personal data' that you do not need for your work and to record 'personal data' for your own use outside of work. These actions violate data protection principles and can lead to breaches of privacy and confidentiality. It is important to only access and use personal data that is necessary for your work tasks and to handle it responsibly and securely.

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