Date Protection

Q.1. which three pieces of information would need to be included for it to be

considered personal data?
A. Name, Address. Date of Birth
Q.2. Data processing includes, gathering information, ordering information, please
find two more from the list below?
A. Storing information, Disposal of information, Transmitting of information
Q.3. The person who the data is about is known as the?
A. Data Subject
Q.4. A company asking for a persons personal data should?
A. Ask for permission and explain how the information would be used
Q.5. If a company askes for sensitive information what should they do?
A. Ask for explicit consent and explain how the information will be used
Q.6. Sensitive personal data includes offences and convictions, sexual life, health
records trade union membership and political opinions choose 3 more from the list
below
A. Racial and ethnic origin, Religious affiliations, Physical and mental health
Q.7. When asking for information a company can ask for?
A. Only data that is relevant to the purpose of its use
Q.8. Would a mortgage complain need to know about the points on a person driving
licence?
A. No
Q.9. What should happen to personal data held by companies no longer providing
services to the individual?
A. Enough information should be kept for their records
Q.10. There needs to be a number of things in place to ensure that unauthorised or
unlawful processing of data is prevented including use of secure methods of data
transmission select two others from the list below
A. Clear Desk policy, Making sure the right person gets the information
Q.11. A company sending data abroad should?
A. Ensure that the data is handled in the same way as it has been before

Q.12. Does a person have the right to see what information is held about them?
A. Yes
Q.13. Can a person claim compensation if there is damage caused by a breach in
data protection?
A. Yes
Q.14. Under data protection legislation a person has the right to request information,
correct inaccurate information about themselves and prevent data about them being
used for direct marketing. (Choose another two Rights from the following list)
A. Ask for automated decisions to be reconsidered, Claim compensation for
breaches of data protection