4.2

Question 1

To conform to the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(UNCRPD) users of the PHPS website can activate screen readers.

Identify and describe two other methods that can be used on the PHPS website to conform with the
UNCRPD. [6 marks]

Answer 1

Increase text size/font size adjustments (1st) to help
visually impaired users (1) to read
contents (1)

Captions / subtitles (1st) can be
added to videos / podcasts (1) for
those users with a hearing disability
(1)

Alt Tags (1st) alternative text (1)
that describes an element / graphic
/ image / video (1)

Browser extensions / settings (1st)
to change the colours used on the
website (1) for users with colour
blindness (1)

Type of font (1) can be changed (1)
as some fonts / example are easier
(1) to read than others / example
(1)

Question 2

Explain why it is a problem transferring data outside of the UK.

Answer 2

Personal data should not be transferred outisde of the UK unless the country receving the data has adequate data protection laws that match the DPA/GDPR

Question 3

Why can personal data be transferred between EU counties? [2]

Answer 3

The GDPR was introduced in all Eu countries so it ensures that personal data is protected.