PE Data Management Flashcards
How can you ensure data security?
- Firewalls
- Password management (30 days)
- Don’t leave devices unattended
- Departmental drives
- Encryption
- Virus protection (even on mobile devices)
- Suspicious emails
- Sensitive browsing should be done on a device and network you trust
- Caution about social media sharing
- Back up data
- Monitor financial accounts
- Automatic updates
- Two-step verification
What is ransomware?
Malware that encrypts and threatens to destroy, remove access to, or publicly post data unless a victim makes payment, which often increases as time elapses
What is another name for CEO fraud?
Phishing
Whaling
What is phishing/whaling/CEO fraud?
A malicious attempt to acquire sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy source via email, text or pop-up message, or to coerce an employee into making a money transfer
What % of data breaches is it estimated that a company’s own employees may account for?
50%
What is EDM?
Electronic Document Management
What does EDM do?
Collection of technologies that work together to provide a comprehensive solution for managing electronic assets
Copyright?
Author of original work has exclusive rights to control distribution of work
Can copyright be licensed, assigned or transferred?
Yes - it is an intellectual property right
Who would usually own the copyright of a valuation report?
The surveyor, the client is licensed to copy it in connection with the purpose
What key legislation relates to data protection in the UK?
Data Protection Act 2018
What does GDPR stand for?
General Data Protection Regulation
What is the purpose of GDPR?
Provide data protection rights to individuals and harmonise data privacy laws across Europe
Does the Data Protection Act 2018 build upon the DPA 1988 principles?
Yes
What does the DPA 2018 apply to?
Data controllers and processors