Data Protection and Related Acts Quiz

What type(s) of data is specifically covered under data protection regulations like GDPR?

• Data relating to animals

• Data relating to people

• Data relating to weather patterns

• Data relating to companies

Does data protection only apply to data on computers?

• Yes, only to computer data

• No, it applies to any data held

• Yes, only to online data

• No, only to printed data

What should be done with data when it is no longer needed?

• Keep it indefinitely

• Dispose of it

• Sell it to third parties

• Archive it permanently

Which of the following could provide a sufficient legal basis for storing personal data?

Mark all that apply

• Future algorithm developments may need this data

• Seek consent to store it

• It is critical for performance of a contract

• Tell the subject I will store the data

Where should data not be processed?

• Outside EU/UK

• Inside EU/UK

• In public places

• In private homes

Which of these data categories are protected in UK legislation

Mark all that apply

• Genetic Data

• Performance at work

• Ethnicity

• Religion

• Health

According to the Data Protection Act, how must data be used and processed?

• In a fair and lawful way

• In any way that is convenient

• Only by authorized personnel

• In a confidential manner

Which of the following are requirement(s) for data usage according to the Data Protection Act?

Mark all that apply

• Data can be used for any purpose

• Data must only be used for the stated purpose

• Data can be shared freely

• Data must be encrypted

What does the Data Protection Act say about the adequacy of data?

• Data must be minimal and irrelevant

• Data must be adequate, relevant, and not excessive

• Data must be comprehensive and detailed

• Data must be minimal and outdated

How long should data be kept according to the Data Protection Act?

• Data should be kept indefinitely

• The need for all data should be reviewed on an annual basis

• Data should be kept no longer than necessary

• Data should be kept for at least 10 years