GCSE Computer Science · key term

Personal data

Definition

Data that identifies, or can be used to identify, an individual, such as their name, address or telephone number.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

For example, organisations using personal data must handle it lawfully and securely. Unauthorised access to computer systems raises computer misuse issues, while copying and distributing someone else’s protected work can raise copyright issues. These are legal responsibilities, not simply choices about good manners.
Revise: Impacts of Digital Technology on Wider Society
Information relating to an identified or identifiable living person, such as their name, address or medical information.
Revise: Computer Science Legislation

1
Name the relevant Act and explain the specific action involved: misuse of personal data, unauthorised computer access or copying protected work.
2
Data protection does not mean that organisations can never collect or share personal data. Explain whether the use is lawful, appropriate and secure.

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