Data Management Flashcards

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What is your understanding of the term confidentiality

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Where information is provided but is subject to confidence and not shared without permission

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What is your understanding of the term meta data and why is this important

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  • Meta Date is information about a specific piece of data
  • For example when sharing a cost planning document, the meta date associated with this could consist of information about the author, file size, date the document was created
  • We must ensure that this meta data is afforded the same level of care as all other confidential date
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What is you understanding of intellectual property and copyright

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  • This is the right to control and use the ownership of original works
  • Work generally created by an employee usually belongs to their employer unless copyrights are put in place
  • It is common within construction for a client to be granted license for use and reproduction of copyright material which should be clearly defined
  • This could be the right to use a particular design by a subcontracting specialist who retains control of the original copyright
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What is the Freedom of information act 2005

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  • This is the primary piece of UK legislation that controls the access to official information
  • The act permits the public right of access to information help by public authorities.
  • Information must also be published through the public authorities publication scheme
  • The act covers all information held and not just information since the act came into effect
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What are the benefits of cloud storage

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  • Information is backed up securely on servers
  • Accessibility can be managed via online settings
  • cloud systems are often cheaper than physical storage
  • cloud systems are environmentally friendly
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What is the meaning of a non-disclosure agreement

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  • Non-disclosure agreements are used to protect against the disclosure or sharing of any confidential data
  • Prior to the confidential data being shared with a recipient, clients will typically request that the recipient signs up to an NDA
  • They are often used when confidential. sensitive, innovative or intellectual property information is being shared to prevent this information being used by its competitors
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If two separate departments within your firm were working for two rival firms how would you ensure client data was managed?

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  • I would make the clients aware of the risks involved and check their understanding of the conflict of interest
  • I would ensure a letter of instruction to continue was obtained from both clients
  • Exclusivity of staff would be arranged
  • Non disclosure agreements could be used
  • Separate geographical locations should be used.
  • Separate document storage documents
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What is the Data Protection Act 2018

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  • The act replaces the previous 1998 legislation and manages how personal data is processed by organisations and the government
  • It is the UK legislations for the implementation of the EU General Data Protections Regulations (GDPR)
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What are the key principles of the Data protection Act 2018

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the act ensures that data is
- Used fairly, lawfully and transparently
- Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and limited to only the purpose it is intended
- Is retained for no longer than is necessary
- Processed securely included the protection against unlawful use, loss or destruction

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What are a persons rights the under the Data Protection Act

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People have the right to:-
- To be informer about how their data is being used
- The right to access their data
- The right to have incorrect information updated
- To have their data erased
- To stop or restrict the processing of their data
- The right of portability
- To object the use of their data

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Who are the keypersons outlined within GDPR

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Controller
- The controller is the natural person or legal entity that determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data

Processor
- A natural person or legal entity that processes personal data on behalf of the the controller for example a call centre acting on behalf of its client

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- The data protection Officer is a leadership role required by EU GDPR. This role exists within companies that process the personal data of EU citizens.

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What are the 8 individual rights under GDPR

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  • The right to be informed
  • the right of access
  • The right of rectification
  • The right to erasure
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object
  • Rights of automated decision making and profiling
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Team working
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What sources of information do you use in your day to day

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  • RICS guidance Notes
  • Contract documentation
  • Previous Tenders
  • Cost Plans
  • Valuation data
  • Industry Journals
  • Specialist sub contractor information
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How do you manage these sources of information to ensure compliance with legislation

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  • If signed up to an NDA with a client i ensure complete confidentiality and I am not able to talk about these project with colleagues who are not party to the project
  • I use lockable and secure document storage for hard copy documents. The electronic information is kept securely on encrypted servers
  • I lock my computer when im away from my desk and change my password often
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How do companies ensure compliance with data protection legislation

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  • Only retain data they need
  • If they are retaining data they should ensure that the person is kept informed as to why they have it
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