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What does personal data refer to?
Any information from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be directly ascertained.
Which of the following is NOT a primary privacy issue?
Data privacy and data security are interchangeable terms.
False
What does data security focus on?
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What are the elements of the CIA Triad?
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What are three key elements of data privacy?
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What is considered an important aspect of information sharing?
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Study Notes
Data Privacy
- Personal Data: Information that can identify an individual, whether recorded or unrecorded.
- Privacy Concerns: Three primary issues include accuracy (ensuring data correctness), property (ownership of data), and access (control over data usage).
Data Privacy Versus Data Security
- Organizations mistakenly believe that securing data from hackers guarantees compliance with data privacy regulations.
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Security vs. Privacy:
- Security protects data from malicious threats; privacy ensures responsible data usage.
- Privacy concerns require effective security practices for resolution.
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Focus Areas:
- Security deals with protection methods and threats, while privacy centers on individual rights and data governance.
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Data Protection:
- Data privacy relates to proper handling and compliance with regulations.
- Data security involves standards and measures to prevent unauthorized access or alteration of data.
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Threats:
- Data Breach: Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
- Cyberattack: Theft of data through electronic means, e.g., ransomware and hacking.
- Security Tools: Organizations use firewalls, authentication, and internal controls to prevent unauthorized access.
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CIA Triad: A model for guiding information security policies, emphasizing:
- Confidentiality: Data access is limited to authorized users.
- Integrity: Information must be reliable and accurate.
- Availability: Ensures data is accessible when needed.
Elements of Data Privacy
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Key Components:
- Individual rights to control personal data.
- Procedures for proper data handling and sharing.
- Compliance with data protection laws.
- Data Management: Involves organizing and maintaining data collected by an organization, which is central to data privacy.
Aspect of Privacy
- Importance of Information Privacy: Increasing digital age vulnerabilities create a greater need for information protection.
- Methods of Protection: Include encryption, authentication, and data masking to ensure authorized access only.
- Regulatory Compliance: Companies are required to protect data, with growing global privacy regulations adapting to increasing data demands.
- Preventive Measures: Focus on stopping data mining and unauthorized information use, often illegal in many jurisdictions.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of data privacy, focusing on the definition of personal data and the key issues related to data collection. Gain insights into the importance of accuracy and responsible data handling in today's digital landscape. Test your understanding of privacy principles and their implications for individuals and organizations.
