Data Privacy and Confidentiality

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Under which circumstances can private information be transmitted?

When the data is no longer needed for the stated purpose
When equivalent personal data protection is confirmed (correct)
When it is necessary for national security
When the individual has given consent

What is the primary purpose of reviewing data about an individual?

To check the accuracy of their data (correct)
To update their personal data
To provide periodic reporting
To remove outdated information

Why is certain data considered too sensitive to be collected?

Because it can be used for malicious purposes (correct)
Because it is private information
Because it is prohibited by law
Because it is not necessary for the stated purpose

What is the outcome of minimizing one's digital trace?

Harder for people to take advantage of personal data (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep personal data up to date?

To ensure data accuracy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of privacy protection?

To protect personal data from unauthorized access (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the National Privacy Commission with regard to data privacy?

To educate the public about data privacy and fair information rights (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information requires registration of data processing systems, regardless of the number of employees?

Sensitive personal information of at least 1,000 individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an individual or institution that controls the processing of personal data?

Personal information controller (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is notification of automated processing operations required?

When the processing becomes the sole basis of making decisions about a data subject (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an individual whose personal, sensitive personal or privileged information is processed?

Data subject (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of registration of data processing systems?

To ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for making a decision with legal effects concerning a data subject?

Consent of the data subject (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a data breach response team?

To immediately address security incidents or personal data breaches (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of data breaches?

Negligence or failure to follow proper security procedures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason organizations are reluctant to announce data breaches?

Fear of bad publicity and potential lawsuits (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Data Protection Officer?

To ensure compliance with the DPA (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of adopting data protection policies?

To provide for data security measures and security incident management (A) Signup and view all the answers