6.4 - Protection Measures

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Why are staff important in data protection?

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Staff handle and amend data, making them crucial for data protection. They must know their responsibilities and be confident in their roles to ensure information security.

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What should organizations consider about staff access rights?

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Organizations should limit access to sensitive data to only those who need it for their job roles to reduce the risk of data loss or tampering.

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Why is staff training important in data protection?

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Training ensures staff know how to handle information securely, including basic data security techniques and protecting data from unauthorized access and loss.

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What is a disaster recovery policy?

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A disaster recovery policy is a plan to protect data in case of unexpected disasters like natural events, hardware or software failures, and malicious damage.

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What are the three parts of a disaster recovery policy?

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1. Before the disaster: Analyze risks, take preventative measures, and train staff. 2. During the disaster: Follow training, protect data, and implement contingency plans. 3. After the disaster: Follow recovery measures, replace hardware, reinstall software, and update policies.

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Why conduct information security risk assessments?

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To ensure physical and logical measures are up-to-date and effective, identify weak points, and minimize data intrusion risks.

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What are some cost impacts of data security?

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Costs include purchasing security software, secure storage devices, training staff, and hiring security personnel.