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NEW QUESTION # 19
Who is entitled to a private life by law in the UK?
- A. Private individuals who do not conduct their business on public platforms (such as professional sports people and actors
- B. All individuals save for Members of Parliament
- C. All individuals.
- D. Nobody
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The right to a private life is a fundamental human right that is protected by law in the UK. Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which is incorporated into UK law by the Human Rights Act
1998, states that "Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence". This right applies to all individuals, regardless of their status, profession, or public exposure.
The right to a private life covers aspects such as personal identity, personal relationships, physical and mental well-being, personal data, and correspondence. However, this right is not absolute and can be limited or interfered with by the state or other parties in certain circumstances, such as for the protection of national security, public safety, health, morals, or the rights and freedoms of others. References:
* Article 8 of the ECHR1
* Human Rights Act 19982
* ICO Guide to Data Protection3
NEW QUESTION # 20
A UK public body has a security breach, in which the details of a hundred thousand members of the public are published What is the MAXIMUM fine that they could receive for this breach?
- A. £10 million or 4% of gross annual turnover
- B. £8.7 million or 2% of gross annual turnover
- C. £17 5 million or 4% of gross annual turnover
- D. £20 million or 2% of gross annual turnover
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 set a maximum fine of £17.5 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher, for infringements of the data protection principles, the rights of data subjects, or the rules on transfers of personal data to third countries. This is the higher maximum penalty that applies to the most serious breaches of the UK GDPR. A security breach that exposes the details of a hundred thousand members of the public would likely fall under this category, as it would compromise the confidentiality and integrity of personal data, and potentially cause significant harm and distress to the data subjects. Therefore, the maximum fine that the UK public body could receive for this breach is £17.5 million or 4% of gross annual turnover, whichever is higher. References:
* Penalties3
* GDPR Penalties & Fines4
* Three years of GDPR: the biggest fines so far5
NEW QUESTION # 21
If a complainant disagrees with the decision of the UK's supervisory authority, how do they appeal this decision?
- A. To the European Data Protection Supervisor.
- B. To the Information Commissioner
- C. To the European Commission
- D. To the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights)
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
If a complainant disagrees with the decision of the UK's supervisory authority, which is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), they have the right to appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights).
The tribunal is an independent body that can review the ICO's decision and either uphold it, vary it or cancel it. The tribunal can also direct the ICO to take certain actions, such as issuing a decision notice or an enforcement notice. The appeal must be lodged within 28 days of receiving the ICO's decision, using the notice of appeal form and providing the relevant documents and grounds for appeal. The tribunal will then notify the ICO and the complainant of the appeal and the procedure for dealing with it. The tribunal may hold a hearing to examine the evidence and arguments of both parties, or decide the case on the basis of written submissions only. The tribunal will issue a written decision, which will be sent to both parties and published on the tribunal's website. The tribunal's decision can be further appealed tothe Upper Tribunal on a point of law, with the permission of the First Tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal. References:
* Information rights and data protection: appeal against the Information Commissioner1
* Notice of appeal form2
* First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) website3
NEW QUESTION # 22
Where are the definitions of "Public Authority" and "Public Bodies" found?
- A. GDPRand Data Protection Act 2018.
- B. Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR.
- C. Data Protection Act 2018 only
- D. Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 2018
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The definitions of "public authority" and "public body" for the purposes of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 are found in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 2018 respectively. Section 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 provides that a public authority or a public body is one that is listed in Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or is designated by an order under section
5 of that Act. However, a court or tribunal acting in its judicial capacity is not considered a public authority or a public body under the Data Protection Act 2018. References:
* Section 7 of the Data Protection Act 20181
* Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000
NEW QUESTION # 23
Article 57 of the UK GDPR states that the tasks of the Commissioner include -Select the INCORRECT answer
- A. Adopting consistency findings in cross-border data protection cases
- B. Providing general guidance to clarify the law.
- C. Handling complaints raised by individuals/data subjects
- D. Advising UK Parliament on issues related to the protection of personal data
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Article 57 of the UK GDPR states that the tasks of the Commissioner include handling complaints raised by individuals/data subjects, providing general guidance to clarify the law, and advising UK Parliament on issues related to the protection of personal data, among other tasks. However, adopting consistency findings in cross-border data protection cases is not a task of the Commissioner, but of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), which is an independent body composed of the heads of the supervisory authorities of the EU and EEA member states and the European Data Protection Supervisor. The EDPB is responsible for ensuring the consistent application of the EU GDPR across the EU and EEA, and for issuing opinions and decisions on matters of general application or affecting more than one member state. The UK is no longer part of the EU or the EEA, and therefore the EDPB does not have jurisdiction over the UK GDPR or the Commissioner. The UK has its own mechanism for ensuring consistency and cooperation with other countries, which involves the Commissioner and the Secretary of State. References:
* Article 57 of the UK GDPR1
* Article 63 and 64 of the EU GDPR4
* ICO guidance on the UK GDPR and the EU GDPR5
NEW QUESTION # 24
How are data sharing practices governed by data protection law?
- A. Data sharing practices are subject to the PECR until the new statutory Code of Practice is published
- B. Data sharing practices are covered in the DPA 2018, supported by a statutory Code of Practice that provides specific guidance
- C. Data sharing practices are covered by the Freedom of Information Act
- D. Data sharing practices are not specifically regulated, however the ICO provide best practice guidance
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Data sharing is the disclosure of personal data from one or more organisations to a third party organisation or organisations, or the sharing of personal data within an organisation. Data sharing practices are governed by data protection law, which includes the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). The DPA
2018 contains specific provisions on data sharing, such as the power of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to issue a statutory Code of Practice on data sharing. The ICO has published a Data Sharing Code of Practice1 that provides practical guidance on how to share data in a fair, safe and transparent way, in compliance with the data protection principles and the rights of data subjects. The code is not legally binding, but it reflects the ICO's interpretation of the law and it may be used as evidence in legal proceedings or investigations. The code also contains useful tools, case studies andexamples that can help organisations to share data effectively and responsibly. References:
* Data Sharing Code of Practice1
NEW QUESTION # 25
What does NOT have an exemption prescribed under schedule 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018?
- A. Health data
- B. Social Work Data.
- C. Credit checking agency data
- D. Education data, examination scripts and marks
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 26
Which of the following would NOT be a personal data breach'?
- A. The accidental deletion of an organisation's information security policy from the public facing website
- B. The unauthorised changing of a persons address details on a database of customers.
- C. The loss of a memory stick containing the names and addresses of students in private accommodation
- D. The accidental destruction of a current employee's HR file.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
A personal data breach is defined in Article 4(12) of the UK GDPR as "a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed". Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person. Therefore, a personal data breach only occurs when the security incident affects personal data, not any other type of information. In this case, the accidental deletion of an organisation's information security policy from the public facing website would not be a personal data breach, as the policy does not contain any personal data. However, the other scenarios would be considered personal data breaches, as they involve the loss, alteration, destruction or unauthorised access to personal data of customers, employees or students.
References:
* UK GDPR, Article 4(12)1
* UK GDPR, Article 4(1)2
* ICO Guide to Data Protection, Personal Data Breaches3
NEW QUESTION # 27
Which of the below would be the BEST example of processing that could utilise the Public Interest Task lawful basis?
- A. A debt collection agency processing information relating to unpaid fines for misuse of community council car parking.
- B. A local authority processing the personal information of the person responsible for paying council tax
- C. A tax authority drops cookies on the devices of visitors to its website
- D. A health authority processing the personal information of its staff in order to record all training undertaken
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The public interest task lawful basis applies to the processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. The relevant task or authority must have a clear basis in domestic law, such as a statutory power, a common law duty, or a function of the Crown, central or local government. The processing must also be necessary, meaning that there is no reasonable and less intrusive way to achieve the same purpose. The public interest task lawful basis is most relevant to public authorities, but it can also apply to any organisation that exercises official authority or carries out tasks in the public interest. In scenario C, a local authority processing the personal information of the person responsible for paying council tax is likely to rely on the public interest task lawful basis, as it is performing a task in the public interest that is laid down by law, namely the Local Government Finance Act 1992, and the processing is necessary for the collection and administration of council tax. In contrast, scenarios A, B and D are less likely to qualify for the public interest task lawful basis, as they do not involve a clear task or authority that is set out in law, or that serves the public interest. For example, a health authority processing the personal information of its staff in order to record all training undertaken may have a different lawful basis, such as legitimate interests or contractual necessity. A debt collection agency processinginformation relating to unpaid fines for misuse of community council car parking may not have any official authority or public interest justification for its processing. A tax authority dropping cookies on the devices of visitors to its website may not be able to demonstrate that the processing is necessary for its official functions, and may also need to comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) for the use of cookies. References:
* UK GDPR, Article 6 (1) (e) and (3)8
* ICO Guide to Data Protection, Public Task9
* Local Government Finance Act 199210
NEW QUESTION # 28
Where a processor engages another processor ("sub-processor") to carry out processing activities on behalf of a controller, which of the following statements is CORRECT?
- A. The processor may use the sub-processor without the written authorisation of the controller if the processing is deemed to be low risk.
- B. The processor must receive prior written authorisation to use the sub-processor
- C. The processor may use the sub-processor without the written authorisation of the controller if the sub-processor signs a contract which reflects the same obligations as the contract with the controller
- D. The processor may use the sub-processor without the written authorisation of the controller if it adheres to an approved code of conduct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Article 28(2) of UK GDPR states that where a processor engages another processor ("sub-processor") for carrying out specific processing activities on behalf of the controller, the same data protection obligations as set out in the contract or other legal act between the controller and the processor shall be imposed on that other processor by way of a contract or other legal act under domestic law, in particular providing sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures in such a manner that the processing will meet the requirements of UK GDPR. The processor shall not engage another processor without prior specific or general written authorisation of the controller. In the case of general written authorisation, theprocessor shall inform the controller of any intended changes concerning the addition or replacement of other processors, thereby giving the controller the opportunity to object to such changes. The other options are incorrect, as they do not reflect the requirements of UK GDPR for using a sub-processor. The processor cannot use a sub-processor without the written authorisation of the controller, regardless of whether it adheres to an approved code of conduct, signs a contract with the same obligations as the controller, or deems the processing to be low risk. References:
* Article 28(2) of UK GDPR1
* ICO guidance on contracts and liabilities between controllers and processors3
NEW QUESTION # 29
A company based in France uses a specialist IT support business in China The two companies have signed a Data Processing Agreement.The Chinese business provides specialist IT support for the French company's digital customer experience platform No personal data is sent to China, but employees of the Chinese business access the platform on a regular basis and have access to the databases that sit behind it.Which of the following statements is CORRECT in relation to the French company's requirements to ensure compliance with the GDPR?
- A. No personal data is being transferred, therefore no transfer mechanism is needed
- B. There is a Data Processing Agreement in place therefore no transfer mechanism is needed
- C. China provides an adequate level of protection for personal data, therefore no transfer mechanism is needed
- D. The French company must identify and implement an appropriate transfer mechanism
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the GDPR, a transfer of personal data to a third country or an international organisation occurs when the personal data is made available to someone outside the EU and EEA, regardless of whether the data is physically sent or not. Therefore, the fact that the Chinese business accesses the platform and the databases that contain personal data of the French company's customers constitutes a transfer of personal data to China, which is a third country under the GDPR. The French company, as the controller of the personal data, must ensure that the transfer complies with the GDPR requirements and that the level of protection of the personal data is not undermined. This means that the French company must identify and implement an appropriate transfer mechanism, such as an adequacy decision, appropriate safeguards, or derogations for specific situations, as set out in Chapter V of the GDPR. A data processing agreement, although necessary to define the roles and responsibilities of the controller and the processor, is not sufficient to ensure the legality of the transfer, as it does not provide the same guarantees as the GDPR. China is not a country that has been recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level ofprotection for personal data, so the French company cannot rely on an adequacy decision either. References:
* Article 44 of the GDPR1
* ICO guidance on international transfers2
NEW QUESTION # 30
In which of the following circumstances would Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) NOT apply?
- A. Postal marketing communications.
- B. Email marketing communications
- C. Text marketing communications.
- D. Telephone marketing communications
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) are a set of rules that regulate the use of electronic communications for marketing purposes, as well as the use of cookies and similar technologies, and the security and privacy of electronic communications services. PECR apply to all organisations that market by phone, email, text, fax, or online, or that use cookies or similar technologies on their websites or other electronic services. PECR do not apply to postal marketing communications, which are not considered electronic communications under the definition of PECR. However, postal marketing communications may still be subject to the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, as well as other regulations, such as the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Advertising Standards Authority codes of practice. References:
* ICO Guide to PECR, What are PECR?4
* ICO Guide to PECR, Electronic and telephone marketing5
NEW QUESTION # 31
Which of the following is NOT a processor obligation?
- A. To provide the controller with corporate information relating to its board members.
- B. To follow the instructions of the controller in processing personal data
- C. To consult the controller prior to appointing any processor.
- D. To inform the controller of any intended changes of other processors so they can object
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Providing the controller with corporate information relating to its board members is not a processor obligation under the GDPR. The processor obligations under the GDPR are mainly the following:
* To process the personal data only on documented instructions from the controller, unless required by law;
* To ensure that persons authorised to process the personal data are bound by confidentiality;
* To implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk;
* To not engage another processor without the prior authorisation of the controller;
* To assist the controller in fulfilling its obligations regarding data subject rights, data protection impact assessments, prior consultations, and data breach notifications;
* To delete or return the personal data to the controller at the end of the service, unless required by law to store the data;
* To make available to the controller all information necessary to demonstrate compliance and allow for audits and inspections. References:
* Article 28 of the GDPR1
* Guidelines 07/2020 on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR2, pp. 37-41
NEW QUESTION # 32
Article 9(2)(c) of UK GDPR condition of processing special category data in the vital interests of the data subject is only applicable in which of the following circumstances:
- A. When a data subject is incapacitated
- B. When the data subject refuses to consent
- C. When another lawful basis applies.
- D. When the data subject is physically unable to be present
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Article 9(2) of UK GDPR allows the processing of special category data when it is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person where the data subject is physically or legally incapable of giving consent. This means that the data subject is unable to exercise their right to consent or object to the processing, either because they are unconscious, in a coma, suffering from a severe mental disorder, or otherwise unable to communicate their wishes. This condition is intended to cover emergency situations, such as life-threatening medical interventions, where the data subject's consent cannot be obtained in time. It does not apply when another lawful basis applies, when the data subject is physically absent but still capable of giving consent, or when the data subject refuses to consent. References:
* Article 9(2) of UK GDPR1
* ICO guidance on special category data2
NEW QUESTION # 33
An individual applies for a job as a security guard The employer has had significant issues with the sickness record of past recruits They therefore decide to offer the position to the individual on the basis they request a copy of their medical record so that the employer can be assured that they are in a good state of health.
The Data Protection Officer has been asked to advise. What advice is MOST appropriate?
- A. In requesting information that is more than they necessary require to verify the medical condition of the individual they will have breached the data minimisation principle
- B. Providing the medical evidence is used for a legitimate purpose, and that the information is securely destroyed on verification that the employee is healthy, this is an acceptable action.
- C. While requesting and viewing medical evidence may be legitimate, they should ask for evidence that the individual consents to the proposition that they make the request
- D. This is a criminal offence under the Data Protection Act 2018 No individual should be asked to make a subject access request in order to obtain health records in these circumstances.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) makes it a criminal offence for a person to require another person to make a subject access request for information about their health, convictions or cautions, or spent convictions, and to provide that information to the first person or a third person, as a condition of providing or offering to provide goods, facilities or services, or as a condition of entering into or continuing a contract. This is known as an enforced subject access request. The employer in this scenario is committing a criminal offence by offering the job to the individual on the condition that they request a copy of their medical record and provide it to the employer. The employer is also breaching the data protection principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimisation, and storage limitation, as they are processing health data, which is a special category of personal data, without a valid legal basis, without informing the individual of the purpose and legal basis of the processing, and without limiting the processing to what is necessary and relevant for the employment relationship. The employer should instead obtain the individual's explicit consent to request the health information directly from the relevant health professional, and only request the information that is necessary and proportionate for the specific role of a security guard. References
:
* Section 184 of the DPA 20183
* ICO guidance on enforced subject access requests4
* ICO guidance on special category data5
NEW QUESTION # 34
A privacy notice MUST NOT contain
- A. The contact details of the controller
- B. Details of the processor's staff
- C. Details of the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
- D. The purpose of the processing
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
A privacy notice is a document that provides individuals with information about how their personal data is processed, as required by Article 13 and 14 of the UK GDPR5. A privacy notice must include the following information, among others:
* the identity and contact details of the controller and, where applicable, the controller's representative and the data protection officer;
* the purposes and legal basis of the processing;
* the categories of personal data concerned;
* the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, including any third parties or international organisations;
* where applicable, the fact that the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country or international organisation and the existence or absence of an adequacy decision by the Commission, or reference to the appropriate or suitable safeguards and the means by which to obtain a copy of them or where they have been made available;
* the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
* the existence of the rights of the data subject, such as the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object or port the data, and the conditions or limitations on those rights;
* the existence of the right to withdraw consent at any time, where the processing is based on consent;
* the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
* whether the provision of personal data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract, as well as whether the data subject is obliged to provide the personal data and of the possible consequences of failure to provide such data;
* the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about the
* logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
A privacy notice does not need to contain details of the processor's staff, as this is not relevant or necessary for the data subject to understand how their personal data is processed. However, the controller may need to inform the data subject if their personal data is shared with a processor, and provide the identity and contact details of the processor, as part of the information on the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data. References:
* Article 13 and 14 of the UK GDPR5
NEW QUESTION # 35
Two businesses decide to work together to sell their products by mail order Orders are made via a single online website and they each use their existing employees to administer and update each other's orders on a single order system regardless of product.
Which of the below is CORRECT of the roles of the two businesses in relation to the single order system'?
- A. They are controllers of their own information in the single order system and processors of the information they process on behalf of the other business.
- B. They are both joint controllers of the information contained in the single order system
- C. They are controllers of their own information contained in the single order system only
- D. The businesses are controllers of their respective information, and the staff are processors of this information
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The two businesses are both joint controllers of the information contained in the single order system, because they jointly determine the purposes and means of the processing. They have a shared purpose of selling their products by mail order and they agree on the means of processing by using a single online website and a single order system. Their decisions complement each other and are necessary for the processing to take place. The processing by each party is inseparable and inextricably linked. Therefore, they meet the criteria for joint controllership under the GDPR. References:
* Article 26 of the GDPR1
* Guidelines 07/2020 on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR2, pp. 16-24
NEW QUESTION # 36
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The PDP9 certification is suitable for professionals working in various industries that handle personal data. It covers the essential knowledge required to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations. BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection certification exam assesses a candidate's ability to apply data protection principles to real-world situations and identify areas of non-compliance.
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