Data protection

Question 1

what is the UK GDPR

Answer 1

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

The Data Protection Act 2018 is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which originated in the EU

The GDPR states that a child can consent to data processing at age 16, whilst the DPA sets this at 13.

The GDPR allows the regulator to fine non-compliant companies up to 4% of global turnover. Under the DPA, the largest fine allowed was £500,000

Question 2

what are the principles of the data protect act 2018

Answer 2

Data protection act is about empowering individuals and gives them rights about how their data is used

rights to understand what personal data companies hold on you

data sercruity breaches need to be reported within 72 hours

fines of up to 4% or global turnover

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