Computing Related Legislation (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards
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Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)
Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)
UK law regulating use, storage & protection of personal data
Main purpose of DPA
Main purpose of DPA
Give individuals control over their personal data
Examples of personal data
Examples of personal data
Name, address, financial details - info identifying a person
Number of DPA key principles
Number of DPA key principles
Eight
DPA Principle 1
DPA Principle 1
Fair & lawful processing - data must be processed lawfully & fairly
DPA Principle 2
DPA Principle 2
Purpose limitation - data used only for specified purposes
DPA Principle 3
DPA Principle 3
Data minimisation - collect only relevant & necessary data
DPA Principle 5
DPA Principle 5
Storage limitation - data not kept longer than necessary
DPA Principle 8
DPA Principle 8
No data transfer outside EEA without adequate protection
Data subject right: access
Data subject right: access
Individuals can request a copy of their data
Organisations must report breaches to
Organisations must report breaches to
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Security measures to protect data (examples)
Security measures to protect data (examples)
Encryption and firewalls