COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following 3 principles are part of the Data Protection Act 1998
A
data must be processed fairly and lawfully
B
data must be kept up to date
C
data must be kept secure
D
data can be transferred outside the EU
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Personal data should only be adequate to the purpose it will be used for. It must not be excessive to the purpose it will be used. The third data protection principle placed an obligation on the controller to only collect the minimum amount of information required. Personal data should be accurate and up to date.

Detailed explanation-2: -The CIA triad refers to an information security model made up of the three main components: confidentiality, integrity and availability. Each component represents a fundamental objective of information security.

Detailed explanation-3: -Personal data processed for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes. 6. Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the rights of data subjects under this Act.

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