Question 1
Under Article 5(1)(a) of the UK GDPR, what does the principle of 'lawfulness, fairness and transparency' require from data controllers?
Correct Answer:
Personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject.
Question 2
A retail company collects customer delivery addresses solely to fulfill online orders. Six months later, the marketing team wants to use these addresses for direct mail advertisements without notifying customers or updating their privacy policy. Which UK GDPR principle is being violated?
Correct Answer:
Purpose limitation
Question 3
An online job application form requires applicants to enter their passport number, blood type, and marital status, even though the role is a remote copywriting position. Which UK GDPR principle does this form breach?
Correct Answer:
Data minimisation
Question 4
A credit reference agency maintains a record showing an individual has an unpaid debt, but the debt was formally cleared by a court three months ago. The individual requests an update, but the agency refuses. Which principle is violated?
Correct Answer:
Accuracy
Question 5
Which UK GDPR principle requires organizations to establish formal data retention schedules and securely destroy personal data once it is no longer needed for its original purpose?
Correct Answer:
Storage limitation
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Prepare with the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection Practice Questions - BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (BCS, UK) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering data, gdpr, article, subject, and pecr. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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