J277 - 1.6 - Technology and the Law

What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018?

• To regulate the use of computer software

• To protect personal data and give individuals rights over their information

• To prevent hacking and cybercrime

• To promote the use of open-source software

Which of the following is a key principle of the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Data must be shared freely with third parties

• Data must be processed fairly, lawfully, and transparently

• Data must be stored indefinitely

• Data must be encrypted at all times

What right does the Data Protection Act 2018 give individuals regarding their personal data?

• Right to sell their data

• Right to access their data

• Right to deny data collection

• Right to modify other people's data

According to the Data Protection Act 2018, data must be collected for what type of purposes?

• General and broad purposes

• Specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes

• Any purpose deemed necessary by the collector

• For entertainment purposes only

What does the "right to erasure" mean under the Data Protection Act 2018?

• The right to delete someone else's data

• The right to have your data erased

• The right to erase data from public records

• The right to erase data from the internet

Which of the following is NOT a right provided by the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Right to data portability

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to unlimited data storage

• Right to rectification

What does the principle of data accuracy entail under the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Data must be encrypted

• Data must be accurate and kept up to date

• Data must be shared with everyone

• Data must be stored in multiple locations

Under the Data Protection Act 2018, how long should data be kept?

• Indefinitely

• For no longer than is necessary

• For a minimum of 10 years

• Until the data subject requests deletion

What is the focus of the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

• To regulate the sale of computer hardware

• To prevent unauthorised access to computer systems

• To promote the use of digital currencies

• To ensure fair pricing of software

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Data must be processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security

• Data must be collected for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes

• Data must be shared with all government agencies

• Data must be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary