Law & The Environment - Data Protection Act Flashcards
1
Q
3 rights of a data subject
A
- To know if data is held about them on a computer system
- To know the purpose for which the data is being processed and for who
- To inspect such data and have it changed if inaccurate
2
Q
3 principles a data user must follow
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- Data held must be held for specified purpose described in Register entry only
- Data held must be accurate and up to date
- Data held must be relevant to the purpose for which they are held
3
Q
What 3 things must a data controller do?
A
- Register with the Data Protection Commissioner
- Apply for permission to keep personal data on computers
- State what data they want to keep, its purpose and who has access to it
4
Q
What is the Data Protection Register?
A
It is where details about who holds information on all members of public on computer systems are held
5
Q
Who is the Data Protection Commissioner?
A
The person who oversees the administration of the act and who deals with complaints about data accuracy
6
Q
What is an exception to the Data protection Act?
A
Access is denied if data is held by the police
