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A Activity 1: Multiple Choice

Complete the following multiple choice questions to help prepare
yourself for the assessment questions at the end of this section.

1. The Data Protection Act is a law designed to do what:

a) Stop your computer from being hacked

b) Protect personal data on paper or electronically

c) Theft of copyright

2. How many principles of the Data Protection Act are there?

a) 4
b) 6

c) 8

3. How long can personal data be stored?

a) There is no time limit

b) One year

c) Only for as long as necessary

Check your answers by looking at the end of this workbook.

Key Facts

• The Data Protection Act is a law designed to protect personal
data on paper and electronically

• There are eight principles in the Data Protection Act

• Data can only be stored for as long as necessary.

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