The data protection act 1998

Question 1

this Act states that information and data should be 1

Answer 1

Collected only with a person’s permission and only shared on a ‘need to know’ basis.

Question 2

this Act states that information and data should be 2

Answer 2

-Only be used for the purpose the information was obtained for

Question 3

this Act states that information and data should be 3

Answer 3

Adequate and relevant but not excessive

Question 4

this Act states that information and data should be 4

Answer 4

Accurate and kept up to date

Question 5

this Act states that information and data should be 5

Answer 5

Kept for no longer than necessary

Question 6

this Act states that information and data should be 6

Answer 6

Only used in line with the rights of the individual

Question 7

this Act states that information and data should be 7

Answer 7

Kept secure (e.g. not left open on a laptop screen)

Question 8

this Act states that information and data should be 8

Answer 8

Kept secure (e.g. not left open on a laptop screen)