UK Legislation Quiz

What year was the GDPR introduced by the European Union?

• 2018

• 1998

• 2000

• 2012

What does the Data Protection Act (2018) primarily protect?

• Data of individuals stored on computers

• Public property

• Corporate financial data

• Historical archives

Who is responsible for managing the Data Protection Act in the UK?

• The Prime Minister

• The Information Commissioner

• The Data Controller

• The Data Subject

What is the maximum time frame for an organisation to respond to a Subject Access Request (SAR)?

• 60 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 40 days

Which act was introduced to regulate the use of computers and prevent misuse?

• Computer Misuse Act (1990)

• Data Protection Act (2018)

• Freedom of Information Act (2000)

• Equality Act (2010)

What does the Freedom of Information Act (2000) allow?

• Access to private corporate documents

• Freedom to misuse data

• Unrestricted internet access

• Public access to information held by public authorities

What is the main purpose of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000)?

• Monitor educational institutions

• Regulate international data transfers

• Protect data privacy for individuals

• Monitor and access online communication of suspected criminals

What does the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act (1988) protect?

• Intellectual property rights

• Corporate secrets

• Personal data

• Freedom of speech

Under the Equality Act (2010), what are employers prohibited from discriminating against?

• Political affiliations

• Business performance

• Protected characteristics

• Personal preferences

What does the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (2003) regulate?

• Television broadcasting standards

• Print media publications

• Public speeches

• How organisations communicate with individuals