OECD GUIDELINES Flashcards
When were developed the OECD guidelines?
In 1980.
What is the aim of these guidelines?
To protect personal data while allowing its free flow across borders. They also acknowledge that different countries have varying approches to privacy but stress the importance of adhering to these core principles to ensure a consistent level of protection worldwide.
How many principles are these guidelines based on?
8 core principles.
What is the collection limitation principle?
Data collection should be limited - and it should be obtained lawfully - with the knowledge or consent of the data subject.
What is the data quality principle?
Personal data should be accurate - complete - and kept up-to-date.
What is the purpose specification principle?
Purpose must be specified at the time of data collection - and any subsequent use should be limited to those purposes or compatible ones.
What is the use limitation principle?
Personal data should not be used for other purposes except with the consent of the data subject or by the authority of law.
What is the security safeguards principle?
Personal data should be protected by reasonable security safeguards.
What is the openness principle?
There should be an easily accessible policy regarding processings of personal data that must contain: nature of personal data - main purposes - identity and residence of the data controller.
What is the individual participation principle?
Individuals should have the right to information - access - erasure - rectification - and the possibility to challenge denials.
What is the accountability principle?
A data controller should be accountable for complying with measures that give effect to the principles stated above.
