Data Protection and User Interface Guidelines

These flashcards cover key concepts on data protection, Bill 25, user interface guidelines, and best practices for form organization to aid in exam preparation.

What is the purpose of interfaces in a system according to the lecture?

Interfaces are entry and exit points for data and should only be used by those with the right to do so.

What does Bill 25, or the Personal Information Governance Act, oversee?

It oversees the collection, use, and sharing of personal information within organizations in Quebec.

What factors are considered personal information under Bill 25?

Factors include name, postal address, email address, age, height, weight, medical info, gender, ethnicity, religion, education level, marital status, online login, password, social security number, driver's license number, health insurance number, banking info, and IP address.

What is a key requirement related to consent in Bill 25?

Organizations must obtain clear, free, and informed consent whenever personal data is collected.

What is meant by 'proactive privacy integration'?

Anticipating risks to privacy rather than reacting after incidents have occurred.

What must organizations do in the event of a data leak?

They must notify both the individuals concerned and the Commission d'accès à l'information (CAI).

What does the right to portability entail?

Organizations must provide personal data in a standardized format to individuals who request it.

What is the significance of the right to be forgotten in data protection?

Individuals have the right to request the deletion of their personal data under certain conditions.

What should organizations do regarding the use of algorithms for decision-making?

They must notify customers when algorithms are used to support decisions that could affect them.

What is a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) used for?

It is used to assess the potential impact of a project on the privacy of individuals.

Why is understanding data protection important for job seekers?

There are growing career opportunities in data protection and organizations face increased responsibility and penalties up to $25M or 4% of sales.

What are some benefits citizens receive regarding their personal information?

Citizens receive clear information about the collection and use of their personal data and are notified of any privacy incidents that pose a risk of serious harm.

What is the User Interface (UI)?

The UI is the point of human-computer interaction, including elements such as display screens, keyboards, applications, and websites.

What formatting guidelines should be followed for form labels?

Use a proper label, avoid placeholders, keep it short, avoid all caps, and group labels with their inputs.

How should errors be communicated in forms?

Errors should be shown inline to the user.