Data Protection and Security Quiz

Which UK legislation governs the protection of personal data?

• The Freedom of Information Act 2000

• The Data Protection Act 2018

• The Computer Misuse Act 1990

• The Equality Act 2010

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

• To regulate internet usage

• To protect individuals' personal data and privacy

• To control software piracy

• To manage company finances

Which of the following is a best practice for creating a secure password?

• Using your date of birth

• Using a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols

• Using the word 'password'

• Using only numbers

What is the main aim of data accuracy techniques?

• To make data look attractive

• To ensure data is correct and up to date

• To increase data storage costs

• To slow down data processing

Which of the following is an example of a data management procedure?

• Ignoring data backups

• Regularly updating and archiving records

• Sharing passwords with colleagues

• Leaving computers unlocked

What is the purpose of data compliance standards in an organisation?

• To make data entry more difficult

• To ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met

• To reduce the number of employees

• To increase paperwork

Which of the following is NOT a data security best practice?

• Encrypting sensitive data

• Using public Wi-Fi for confidential work

• Regularly updating software

• Using two-factor authentication

What should you do if you discover inaccurate data in a business database?

• Ignore it

• Report and correct it according to organisational procedures

• Delete the entire database

• Share it with others

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

• Data must be kept for as long as possible

• Data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently

• Data can be shared without consent

• Data accuracy is not important

What is the main reason for having data usage policies in an organisation?

• To restrict employee access to all data

• To provide guidelines on how data should be handled and used

• To increase data entry errors

• To allow free sharing of data