Cyber Security - L1 You and your data.

What is the difference between data and information?

• Data is raw facts and figures, while information is processed and meaningful data

• Data and information are the same thing

• Data is processed and meaningful, while information is raw facts and figures

• Data and information are both raw facts and figures

What might some cyberattacks be trying to steal or get access to?

• Personal information about individuals

• Financial data

• Sensitive business information

• All of the above

Why is customer data valuable to businesses?

• To build a profile of the customer and personalize marketing

• To sell the data to other companies for large sums of money

• All of the above

• Customer data is not valuable to businesses

What assumptions can you reasonably make about a customer who has a shopping basket containing a tent, dog toys, and a fitness tracker?

• They enjoy outdoor activities and have a pet

• They are planning a camping trip with their dog

• They are interested in fitness and have a pet

• All of the above

How do social media companies make money if their services are free to use?

• By selling user data to advertisers

• Through sponsorship

• They are funded by the government

• Social media companies do not make money

What do social media companies do with user data?

• Use it to personalize ads and content

• Analyze it for research and marketing purposes

• Share it with third-party companies

• All of the above

Name a consequence of data theft for organizations and individuals?

• There is no consequence

• Identity theft and fraud

• A 5 year prison sentence

• All of the above

What are the principles that organizations must abide by when using and storing personal data?

• Data must be accurate, secure, and used lawfully

• Data must be shared with third-party companies

• Data must be stored indefinitely

• There are no principles for using and storing personal data

What rights do individuals have under the Data Protection Act 2018?

• The right to access their personal data

• The right to have their data deleted

• The right to object to automated decision-making

• All of the above

Why is your mother's maiden name or the name of your first pet important items of information?

• They can be used to track your location

• They are used in passwords

• They can be used as a security question for on-line banking

• All of the above