Data Protection Flashcards
1
Q
What is the relevant act?
A
The data protection act 2018.
2
Q
What does the act cover?
A
Personal data held on individuals and any opinion about them. Personal data being any data that may be used in order to identify you personally.
3
Q
What are data controllers?
A
They determine the purpose and means of processing data.
4
Q
What are data processors?
A
They actually process the data.
5
Q
How soon must the office of the information commissioner be informed about breaches?
A
72 hours.
6
Q
What are the penalties for breaching the act?
A
Criminal conviction and up to 20 mill euro fine.
7
Q
What data is exempt?
A
Employee data, Academic data, Scientific and historical research data. e.g journalist notes, national security matters, Christmas card lists.
