Principles of the Data Protection Act
A data security breach occurs when one of the principles of the Data Protection Act and/or confidentiality law is breached.
I saw the above in my Fire Safety Mandatory training.
What does "principles" mean here?
https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/principle
Which definition fits the context, no 2 or 4 from the above dictionary link and why?
Top answer
#2 is best It is defined in the Data Protection Act itself. Here is a direct quote from this law, with my emphasis. Everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘ data protection principles’ .
- #2 is best It is defined in the Data Protection Act itself.
- Here is a direct quote from this law, with my emphasis.
- Everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘ data protection principles’ .
- They must make sure the information is: used fairly, lawfully and transparently used for specified, explicit purposes used in a way that is adequate, relevant and limited to only what is necessary accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date kept for no longer than is necessary handled in a way that ensures appropriate security, including protection against unlawful or unauthorised processing, access, loss, destruction or damage There is stronger legal protection for more sensitive information, such as: race ethnic background political opinions religious beliefs trade union membership genetics biometrics (where used for identification) health *** life or orientation There are separate safeguards for personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences.
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#2 is best
It is defined in the Data Protection Act itself.
Here is a direct quote from this law, with my emphasis.
Everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’. They must make sure the information is:
- used fairly, lawfully and transparently
- used for sp
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