Data Security and Data Types

Vocabulary flashcards covering data definitions, non-sensitive vs sensitive data, pseudonymous data, and GDPR compliance based on the lecture notes.

Data (in computing)

Information that has been translated into a form efficient for movement or processing, or collected facts and numbers used for computer processing and decision making.

Information

Data when put together in a meaningful way, which can then lead to knowledge.

Types of Data

Data can be defined into two separate categories: Non-Sensitive Data and Sensitive Data.

Directly Identifying Information

Personal information that directly identifies an individual, such as a person's name, surname, or phone numbers.

Pseudonymous Data

Non-directly identifying information that does not allow direct identification of users but allows the singling out of individual behaviours (such as serving the right ad to the right user at the right moment).

Non Sensitive Data

Personal data containing directly identifying or pseudonymous information that can be deemed as non-discriminatory data.

Sensitive Data

Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic or biometric data, health, or sexual orientation, which can be deemed as discriminatory data.

Data Security

The protection of systems and services from risk, harm, or distress caused by the loss or abuse of personal data, such as identity fraud or fake transactions.

GDPR Legislation

Newly introduced legislation that requires information security to maintain compliance and support good data governance.