ICAEW SE · Chapter 10 · Question 8 of 10
What is the main purpose of data protection legislation such as the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) To protect individuals' rights over their personal data and to set rules for how organisations process it
Explanation
Data protection legislation gives individuals rights over their personal data and requires organisations to process it lawfully, fairly and transparently, keep it secure and use it only for legitimate purposes. Commercially sensitive information such as trade secrets is protected through other means, including contracts and confidentiality obligations.
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