Data Protection Act

Question 1

State 4 principles of the data protection act

Answer 1

1 It must be collected and used fairly and inside the law.

2 Information must only be held and used for the reasons given to the Information Commissioner.

3 Information can only be used for the purpose you said you would use it for.

4 The information held must be adequate, relevant and not excessive when compared with the purpose stated in the register.

Question 2

Name two steps you must take when collecting data

Answer 2

1 Only collect what you need

2 Seek permission to collect data

3 Ensure the data is correct

Question 3

Name two steps you must take when storing data

Answer 3

1 Must be stored securely

2 Don’t pass it on to other people

3 Keep your records up to date

Question 4

Data commissioner

Answer 4

The person who enforces the Data Protection Act

Question 5

Data Controller

Answer 5

Decides what information to collect and process.

Question 6

Data subject

Answer 6

Someone who has data stored about them outside their direct control.