Data Protection, Privacy and Freedom of Information

Question 1

Define data controller

Answer 1

Person (legal or natural) that determines why or how personal data is processed

Question 2

Define data processor

Answer 2

Anyone the processes data on behalf of a data controller, who is not an employee of the data controller

Question 3

Define personal data

Answer 3

Data that relates to a living person which can be identified from data

Question 4

Define data subject

Answer 4

Individual who is subject of person data

Question 5

What is sensitive personal data (7)?

Answer 5

• racial/ethnic origin - political opinions - religious beliefs - membership of trade unions - physical/metal health - sexual life - (alleged) crimes

Question 6

Define processing (w.r.t. data protection)?

Answer 6

Obtaining, recording or holding information or data or carrying out operations on it

Question 7

What classes (2) of personal data are exempt from the previsions of the data protectiona act?

Answer 7

• Data relating to national security
• Data used for domestic or household purposes

Question 8

What is the subject of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)?

Answer 8

Controlling lawful interception of computer, telephone and the internet

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (Foi)?

Answer 9

Provide clear rights of access to information held by bodies in the public sector