Terms

Question 1

Controller

Answer 1

Person (or entity) determining the purpose and means of processing personal data.

Question 2

Data Breach

Answer 2

Any accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access.

Question 3

Data Subject

Answer 3

A living subject of the data.

Question 4

DPA

Answer 4

Data Protection Authority or Supervisory Authority.

Question 5

EU-US Privacy Shield

Answer 5

A standard making transfers of data to the US lawful.

Question 6

GDPR

Answer 6

General Data Protection Regulation (the law)

Question 7

Personal Data

Answer 7

Information relating to an identifiable individual.

Question 8

Processing

Answer 8

Any operation performed upon personal data.

Question 9

Processor

Answer 9

Person (or entity) that processes data on behalf of a Controller.

Question 10

Sensitive Personal Data

Answer 10

Data that reveals race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or other beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health and sex life. In most states, criminal proceedings or convictions are treated as sensitive in addition.

Question 11

Third Country

Answer 11

A jurisdiction outside of the EEA.