Data Management

Question 1

What are the rights within the GDPR?

Answer 1

All begin with to:

R - Rectification
A - Access
I - Informed
D - Data Portability
O - Object
R - Restrict processing
A - Automated decision making
E - Erase

Question 2

What is GDPR and what are its key principles?

Answer 2

GDPR is the European legislation that governs data protection for employees, it stands for general data protection regulations. Principles are:

D - Data minimisation
I - Integrity
P - Purpose Limitation
L - Lawfulness
A - Accuracy
S - Storage Limitation
A - Accountability

Question 3

What is the data protection act?

Answer 3

The UK’s implementation of the GDPR, which controls how personal information is stored by employers, organisations and the government.

Question 4

What is the freedom of information act?

Answer 4

An act which provides public access to information held by public authorities.

Question 5

How would you ensure client confidentiality?

Answer 5

1) Encryption
2) Recorded special delivery
3) Physical seperation of staff
4) Shredding documents

Question 6

When would a business be required to employ a data protection officer?

Answer 6

When it has 250+ employees

Question 7

What responsibilities does a data protection officer have? Name 3?

Answer 7

1) To inform the processor and employees who carry out processing of their obligations under GDPR
2) To monitor compliance with this regulation
3) To provide advise and measure performance
4) To cooperate with the supervisory authority
5) To act as the point of contact for the supervisory authority

Question 8

How long should information be held under the Data Protection Act?

Answer 8

6 years if underhand
12 years if written as a deed
RICS recommend 15 years (the limitation period for most claims)