CS14 Data Protection and Privacy

What is the main purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

• To allow free data transfer across countries

• To regulate internet service providers

• To tighten data privacy and protect personal data

• To promote open source software

Which act requires phone companies to keep copies of users' emails and browsing histories?

• The Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Investigatory Powers Act

• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

What must personal data be according to the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Accurate and up to date

• Transferred freely to any country

• Kept indefinitely

• Accessible to everyone

What is a risk when data is put into a computer?

• It can be easily deleted

• It can be easily copied or transmitted

• It is automatically encrypted

• It becomes inaccessible

What does the Data Protection Act 2018 replace?

• Investigatory Powers Act

• The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

• The Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Data Protection Act 1998

What must personal data not be according to the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Held securely

• Accurate and up to date

• Processed fairly and lawfully

• Kept for longer than necessary

Which act governs the protection of personal data in the UK?

• The Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Data Protection Act

• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

• Investigatory Powers Act

What is a concern regarding the Investigatory Powers Act?

• It restricts internet access

• It encourages data sharing

• It impacts people's right to privacy

• It promotes data privacy

What must personal data be obtained for according to the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Any purpose

• Commercial purposes only

• Specified, explicit and legitimate purposes

• Public use

What is a requirement for personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018?

• It must be publicly available

• It must be deleted immediately

• It must be shared with third parties

• It must be held securely