HCLP data protection

Question 1

what act does the law around how personal data is processed fall under?

Answer 1

data protection act 2018

Question 2

list ways that personal data is processed?

Answer 2

collection
storage
use
disposal

Question 3

what are the 7 principles of the data protection act 2018?

Answer 3

1. law, fair and transparent
2. purpose limitation
3. data minimisation
4. accuracy
5. storage limitation
6. integrity and confidentiality
7. accountability

Question 4

what is the role of the data protection officer (DPO)?

Answer 4

overseen an organisations data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with the act

Question 5

what is the role of the information commissioners office (ICO)?

Answer 5

an independent authority which upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by the public bodies and data privacy for individuals

Question 6

what is the role of the caldicott guardian?

Answer 6

person responsible for protecting the confidentiality of peoples health and care information and making sure it is used properly - all NHS organisations must have one