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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PDP9) is a certification program that recognizes professionals who have demonstrated expertise in data protection. BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection certification exam is designed to test candidates' knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, data privacy principles, and best practices in data protection management.
NEW QUESTION # 18
When were data protection rights first introduced into UK law'?
- A. 1992 (Data Protection Act 1992).
- B. 2018 (Data Protection Act 2018)
- C. 1984 (Data Protection Act 1984).
- D. 2000 (Data Protection Act 1998)
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Data protection rights were first introduced into UK law by the Data Protection Act 1984, which was enacted to implement the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data of 1981. The Data Protection Act 1984 established a set of principles for the processing of personal data by data users, such as obtaining consent, ensuring accuracy, and limiting retention.
It also created a system of registration for data users and a Data Protection Registrar (later renamed as the Information Commissioner) to oversee and enforce the law. The Data Protection Act 1984 was replaced by the Data Protection Act 1998, which transposed the EU Data Protection Directive 1995 into UK law and extended the scope of data protection to cover manual as well as automated processing of personal data. The Data Protection Act 1998 was further amended by the Data Protection Act 2018, which incorporated the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive into UK law and made provisions for specific processing situations, such as national security, immigration, and journalism.
References:
* Data Protection Act 19844
* Council of Europe Convention 1085
* Data Protection Act 19986
* Data Protection Act 20187
NEW QUESTION # 19
What are Information Society Services'? Select the INCORRECT answer
- A. An electronic information service provided to individuals but paid for solely by advertising
- B. Business to business online networking sites
- C. A service provided for remuneration, by electronic means, at distance to an individual that has requested it.
- D. Information services provided by non-profit or government organisations with no remuneration
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Information society services (ISS) are defined in Article 4(25) of the UK GDPR as "any service normally provided for remuneration, at a distance, by electronic means and at the individual request of a recipient of services". This means that ISS are online services that are paid for, either by the user or by another source of income, such as advertising or sponsorship, and that are provided without the parties being physically present, using electronic equipment for the transmission and reception of data, and upon the request of the user.
Examples of ISS include apps, programs, websites, search engines, social media platforms, online marketplaces, content streaming services, online games, and any other online services that offer goods or services to users over the internet. Therefore, options A, B and C are correct examples of ISS, as they meet the criteria of the definition. However, option D is not a correct example of ISS, as it does not involve any remuneration for the service provider. Information services provided by non-profit or government organisations with no remuneration are not considered ISS under the UK GDPR, unless they compete with other ISS on the market. References:
* UK GDPR, Article 4(25)4
* Services covered by this code5
NEW QUESTION # 20
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. 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.
- B. 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
- C. 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.
- D. 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
Answer: C
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 # 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 European Commission
- C. To the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights)
- D. To the Information Commissioner
Answer: C
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
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. China provides an adequate level of protection for personal data, therefore no transfer mechanism is needed
- B. There is a Data Processing Agreement in place therefore no transfer mechanism is needed
- C. The French company must identify and implement an appropriate transfer mechanism
- D. No personal data is being transferred, therefore no transfer mechanism is needed
Answer: C
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 # 23
In the terms of their relevance under data protection legislation, how can CCTV images recorded in a supermarket BEST be described'?
- A. The GDPR is only engaged where these are accompanied by text or other identifier
- B. They are special category data as they identify special characteristics
- C. They are personal data as they can be used to identify living human beings
- D. They are biometric data in the terms of the definition stipulated in the GDPR.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
CCTV images recorded in a supermarket are personal data as they can be used to identify living human beings, either directly or indirectly, by their physical appearance, clothing, accessories, or other distinctive features.
Personal data is defined in Article 4(1) of the GDPR as "any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person". The GDPR applies to the processing of personal data by automated means, such as CCTV cameras, or by non-automated means that form part of a filing system, such as paper records. The other options are incorrect because:
* CCTV images are not special category data as they do not reveal any of the sensitive information listed in Article 9(1) of the GDPR, such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health, sex life or sexual orientation, or biometric or genetic data.
Special category data is subject to stricter conditions and safeguards under the GDPR, as it poses a higher risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals.
* CCTV images are not biometric data in the terms of the definition stipulated in the GDPR. Biometric data is defined in Article 4(14) of the GDPR as "personal data resulting from specific technical processing relating to the physical, physiological or behavioural characteristics of a natural person, which allow or confirm the unique identification of that natural person, such as facial images or dactyloscopic data". CCTV images do not result from specific technical processing, nor do they allow or confirm the unique identification of a natural person, unless they are combined with other data or identifiers.
* The GDPR is not only engaged where CCTV images are accompanied by text or other identifier. The GDPR applies to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person, regardless of whether it is accompanied by text or other identifier. CCTV images can relate to an identifiable natural person even if they do not contain any text or other identifier, as long as there is a possibility to single out or link the person to other data or factors. References:
* GDPR, Article 4(1)1
* GDPR, Article 2(1)2
* GDPR, Article 9(1)3
* GDPR, Article 4(14)4
NEW QUESTION # 24
Which one task are supervisory authorities NOT required to carry out under Article 57(1 )(f) of the UK GDPR? Select the CORRECT answer.
- A. Mediate between the complainant and the entity against which the complaint has been lodged, to resolve the complaint
- B. Investigate complaints and inform the complainant of the progress of their investigation
- C. Handle complaints lodged by a data subject
- D. Co-ordinate where necessary with other supervisory authorities
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Article 57(1)(f) of the UK GDPR requires the supervisory authority (the ICO in the UK) to handle complaints lodged by a data subject, investigate the subject matter of the complaint, and inform the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation. It also requires the supervisory authority to cooperate with other supervisory authorities if the complaint involves cross-border processing. However, it does not require the supervisory authority to mediate between the complainant and the controller or processor against which the complaint has been lodged, to resolve the complaint. This is not a task of the supervisory authority under the UK GDPR, although it may be possible in some cases as a way of achieving an amicable solution. References
:
* Article 57(1)(f) of the UK GDPR1
* ICO and complaints2
NEW QUESTION # 25
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 another lawful basis applies.
- B. When the data subject refuses to consent
- C. When a data subject is incapacitated
- D. When the data subject is physically unable to be present
Answer: C
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 # 26
How are data sharing practices governed by data protection law?
- A. Data sharing practices are covered in the DPA 2018, supported by a statutory Code of Practice that provides specific guidance
- B. Data sharing practices are not specifically regulated, however the ICO provide best practice guidance
- C. Data sharing practices are subject to the PECR until the new statutory Code of Practice is published
- D. Data sharing practices are covered by the Freedom of Information Act
Answer: A
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 # 27
Describe the act of processing under the authority of a controller or processor as stipulated in UK GDPR Article 29.
- A. Each processor and, where applicable, the processors representative shall maintain a record of all categories of processing activities earned out on behalf of a controller.
- B. A processor shall not process those data except on instructions from the controller, unless required to do so by domestic law
- C. The processor shall consult the supervisory authority prior to processing where a data protection impact assessment indicates that the processing would result in a high risk in the absence of measures taken by the processor to mitigate the risk.
- D. The processor shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures for ensuring that, by default, only personal data which are necessary for each specific purpose of the processing are processed.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Article 29 of UK GDPR states that the processor and any person acting under the authority of the controller or of the processor, who has access to personal data, shall not process those data except on instructions from the controller, unless required to do so by domestic law. This means that the processor must follow the controller's directions on how to handle the personal data, and cannot use it for its own purposes or deviate from the agreed terms. The only exception is when the processor is obliged by law to process the data in a different way, for example, to comply with a court order or a legal obligation. The other options are not related to Article 29, but to other articles of UK GDPR, such as Article 25 (data protection by design and by default), Article 30 (records of processing activities), and Article 36 (prior consultation). References:
* Article 29 of UK GDPR1
* ICO guidance on controllers and processors2
NEW QUESTION # 28
Which of the below would be the BEST example of processing that could utilise the Public Interest Task lawful basis?
- A. A local authority processing the personal information of the person responsible for paying council tax
- B. A debt collection agency processing information relating to unpaid fines for misuse of community council car parking.
- C. A health authority processing the personal information of its staff in order to record all training undertaken
- D. A tax authority drops cookies on the devices of visitors to its website
Answer: A
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 # 29
In which of the following circumstances does a public authority NOT need to appoint a Data Protection Officer?
- A. Where it processes a large amount of personal data
- B. Where it is defined as a public body in the Data Protection Act 2018
- C. Where it is a court acting in its judicial capacity
- D. Where it processes special category data
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Under Article 37 of the UK GDPR, a public authority or a public body must appoint a data protection officer (DPO) unless it is a court acting in its judicial capacity. This is the only exception for public authorities or bodies from the obligation to appoint a DPO. The other circumstances listed in the question, such as processing a large amount of personal data, processing special category data, or being defined as a public body in the Data Protection Act 2018, do not exempt a public authority or a public body from appointing a DPO.
References:
* Article 37 of the UK GDPR2
* Data protection officers | ICO2
NEW QUESTION # 30
Article 57 of the UK GDPR states that the tasks of the Commissioner include -Select the INCORRECT answer
- A. Advising UK Parliament on issues related to the protection of personal data
- B. Providing general guidance to clarify the law.
- C. Adopting consistency findings in cross-border data protection cases
- D. Handling complaints raised by individuals/data subjects
Answer: C
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 # 31
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. £17 5 million or 4% of gross annual turnover
- B. £20 million or 2% of gross annual turnover
- C. £10 million or 4% of gross annual turnover
- D. £8.7 million or 2% of gross annual turnover
Answer: A
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 # 32
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 contained in the single order system only
- B. The businesses are controllers of their respective information, and the staff are processors of this information
- C. 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.
- D. They are both joint controllers of the information contained in the single order system
Answer: D
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 # 33
Which of the following statements are CORRECT about records of processing'?
A It must contain contact details for the Data Protection Officer where applicable.
B It must be submitted to the Information Commissioner's Office following every Data Protection ImpactAssessment C It is mandatory for all data processors D The controller or the processor a mustmakesthe record available to the supervisory authority on request
E. It must contain contact details for the supervisory authority
- A. A,C,andE
- B. A. C,D, and E
- C. B, C. and D
- D. A, C,andD
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Article 30 of the UK GDPR3 requires both controllers and processors to maintain records of their processing activities, unless they are exempted under certain conditions. The records must contain the following information, among others:
* the name and contact details of the controller or the processor, and of any joint controller, representative or data protection officer;
* the purposes of the processing;
* the categories of data subjects and personal data;
* the categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, including recipients in third countries or international organisations;
* where applicable, transfers of personal data to a third country or an international organisation, including the identification of that third country or international organisation and the documentation of suitable safeguards;
* where possible, the envisaged time limits for erasure of the different categories of data;
* where possible, a general description of the technical and organisational security measures.
The records must be in writing, including in electronic form, and must be made available to the ICO on request. The records do not need to contain contact details of the supervisory authority, as this is not specified in Article 30. Nor do they need to be submitted to the ICO following every DPIA, as this is not required by Article 35, which only obliges the controller to consult the ICO prior to the processing if the DPIA indicates that the processing would result in a high risk in the absence of measures taken by the controller to mitigate the risk. References:
* Article 30 of the UK GDPR3
* Article 35 of the UK GDPR4
NEW QUESTION # 34
Under which circumstances can the 'domestic purposes' exemption be used to justify non-compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018?
A)An individual sells make up products for commission and uses social media to promote products to friends and family B)A couple are planning their daughter's wedding and use excel to store contact details and dietary needs of the guests C)An individual employs a babysitter and stores her bank details in an encrypted document in order to make payments D)A pansh council keeps a spreadsheet to manage bookings of the village hall, it contains only contact information and time slots E)A group of students are arranging a house party and using social media to invite people that they do and do not know
- A. A. B.C. and D
- B. B. C. D, and E
- C. B,and C
- D. A,B, C, and E.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The domestic purposes exemption applies to personal data processed by an individual only for the purposes of their personal, family or household affairs. This means that theprocessing has no connection to any professional or commercial activity. Examples of such processing include writing to friends and family, taking pictures for personal enjoyment, or keeping an address book. However, the exemption does not apply if the individual processes personal data outside the reasonable expectations of the data subject, or if the processing causes unwarranted harm to the data subject's interests. Therefore, the exemption can be used to justify non-compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 in scenarios B and C, where the processing is purely personal and does not affect the rights and freedoms of others. However, the exemption cannot be used in scenarios A, D and E, where the processing has a professional or commercial element, or involves sharing personal data with third parties without consent or legitimate interest. References:
* Data Protection Act 2018, Schedule 2, Part 1, Paragraph 21
* ICO Guide to Data Protection, Domestic Purposes2
* ICO Guide to Data Protection, Exemptions3
NEW QUESTION # 35
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