COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Organisations holding personal data are allowed to:
A
sell the data to other organisations
B
keep the data for ever
C
sell the data for research purposes after removing bits of data from which individuals can be identified
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. At the time of collecting their data, people must be informed clearly about at least: who your company/organisation is (your contact details, and those of your DPO if any); why your company/organisation will be using their personal data (purposes);

Detailed explanation-2: -At a glance The right to erasure is also known as ‘the right to be forgotten’. The right is not absolute and only applies in certain circumstances. Individuals can make a request for erasure verbally or in writing. You have one month to respond to a request.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes, but only in some cases. If your company/organisation has collected data on the basis of legitimate interest, a contract or vital interests it can be used for another purpose but only after checking that the new purpose is compatible with the original purpose.

Detailed explanation-4: -If your company/organisation processed data unlawfully it must delete it. In the case of an individual, data collected when they were still a minor must be deleted.

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