Multiple choice

Which one is a principle of the Data Protection Act?

  1. Shared with credit history providers

  2. Transferable outside of the country with no restrictions

  3. Must not include personal information

  4. Deleted when no longer needed
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Data Protection Act, personal data must not be kept for longer than is necessary for its stated purpose, meaning it should be deleted when no longer needed. The act restricts transferring data outside the country without adequate protection and does not permit unrestricted sharing with credit history providers.

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