Data protection Flashcards
What are the key principles of data protection legislation?
The key principles include keeping personal information, processing information in line with customer rights, keeping information safe, processing information fairly and lawfully, and ensuring information accuracy and limited retention.
What does “keeping personal information” mean in data protection?
It means securely storing and managing personal data collected by a business.
How does data protection legislation impact businesses concerning customer rights?
Businesses must process information in accordance with customer rights, such as the right to access, correct, or delete their data.
Why is keeping information safe and secure important for businesses?
It protects sensitive customer data from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse.
What does it mean to process information fairly and lawfully in data protection?
Businesses must collect and use data for legitimate purposes and in ways that respect consumer rights and privacy.
How can businesses ensure the accuracy of customer information?
Businesses should regularly update and verify customer data to ensure it remains accurate and up to date.
Why is it crucial for businesses to avoid retaining customer data longer than necessary?
Unnecessary data retention increases the risk of data breaches and violates data protection principles.
