Legal Implications of ICT Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Data Protection Act?
A
Businesses that collect and store personal data about people who must protect this data
2
Q
Name 5 DP Act Principles
A
- Data must be accurate and kept up-to-date
- Data must not be transferred outside EU
- Data must be used for specified purposes only
- Data must be kept secure and protected
- Data not kept longer than necessary
3
Q
Who are the Key people involved in DP Act?
A
- Data Subjects
- Data Controller
- Data Commissioner
4
Q
What is the purpose of Data Subjects?
A
Person who owns personal data
5
Q
What is the purpose of a Data Controller?
A
Someone who collects and process data belonging to data subjects. They must register the company to collect data, train staff on PD principle
6
Q
What is the purpose of a Data Commissioner?
A
Someone who promotes PD Act amongst data users, investigate DP complaints
