Data Management Flashcards
What are data management systems?
A system used for processing, securing and storing an organisation’s data.
How can documents be safely shared? Give examples of the data management systems that could be used?
Secure / approved system, only specific individuals, expiry time, only relevant info.
Citrix / wetransfer
What is BIM?
Building Information Model is the holistic process of creating and managing information for a built asset.
What are the different levels of BIM?
Level 0 (paper based, zero collaboration), level 1 (2D dwgs and some 3D modelling), level 2 (own 3D models), level 3 (integrated 3D model), level 4 (adds time / scheduling data), level 5 (costs and budgets), level 6 (energy consumption/sustainability)
What is the impact BIM is having on clients / consultants / contractors?
Training required, investment in software, additional allowance during project for BIM, BIM consultant or co-ordinator, easy access to information on their buildings, maintenance easier in future, safer as elements are recorded, less co-ordination mistakes during the build.
What is the DPA?
Data Protection Act.
Legislation which controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government, originally brought in to cover modern data and technology and now covers GDPR.
What is the difference between the DPA and GDPR?
The DPA enacts the GDPR into UK law.
The DPA was originally brought in to cover modern technology. It is wider in scope than GDPR.
What are the main DPA / GDPR requirements?
DPA enforces the GDPR regulations.
The key requirements are to -
- Ensure that consent is obtained and the individual is informed.
- Ensure the information is relevant.
- Ensure information is stored on a safe and secure system
- Ensure information is deleted after the appropriate amount of time.
How do you protect stakeholders personnel data?
- Limit the relevant data that is stored
- Ensure it is stored on a safe and secure system
- Ensure it is only stored for the required time
- Ensure that the stakeholder is aware
How long should you store an individual’s personal data?
Only store for as long as it is required.
For a project it is sensible to keep information for 15 years after completion in case of a claim in tort
What is a data protection officer? When is an officer required?
Data Protection Officer to be appointed if a public body or systematic monitoring of individuals, can be an employee or externally appointed. They monitor internal compliance and advise on obligations.
What is confidentiality? How do you determine whether a document should be kept confidential?
The principle and practice of keeping sensitive information private.
The owner should give explicit consent for it to be shared.
What documents are required for tender? What documents are required at handover?
Tender - ITT, form of tender, schedule of works, dwgs and appendices, PCI and appendices, covering letter and tender return labels.
Handover - Building control final certificate, warranties, electrical certs, aerial certs, fire door certs, aov cert, sprinkler certs, fire strategy, tv aerial, lightning conductor, kitchen and sanitaryware guarantees, confirmation that conditions have been met, snag lists.
Provide examples of how the DPA can ensure personal data is protected?
- Ensuring consent is obtained
- Stored on safe and secure system
- Only for required amount of time
- Only relevant data obtained
Define confidentiality.
Abstaining from sharing personal information about an individual due to law or appointment requirements.