Chapter 4 Multiple choice questions

. What does the acronym GDPR stand for?

General Data Policy Rules

Guided Duty Protecting Registrants

General Data Protection Regulation

Governed Data Publication Rules

. Under GDPR personal information can only be processed where there is a valid lawful reason to do so, which of the following are valid reasons

If the information needs processing to save someone's life

Where information is needed to be held indefinitely

Where tangible consent is gained from the individual

If there is a contractual reason for processing information

. Which of the following are individual rights under GDPR?

The right to be informed

The right of access

The right to anonymity for criminal records

The right to rectification

. What is the current legislation which seeks to address information handling in England and Wales which should be considered alongside the GDPR process?

The Data Protection Act (2008)

The Data and Management of Information Act (2016)

The Data Protection Act (2018)

The Data Collection and Collation Act (2015)

. What exemptions from GDPR exist that link to social work? (identify three from below)

Application of GDPR would likely cause serious harm to the physical or mental health of the subject

The information may impact on eligibility for services/support

The information has been supplied to a court and withheld from the subject

A request is made on behalf of a data subject for information the subject has indicated should not be disclosed

. In line with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Code of Ethics for Social Work (2014) where might a Social Worker breach confidentiality?

Where they believe the individual is making an unwise decision

Where they believe there is evidence of a serious risk to the individual

. The document 'Information Sharing Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners (2018)' offers 7 golden rules to sharing information which of the following is NOT correct?

If you have doubt about sharing information, seek advice without disclosing the identity of the individual concerned

If an individual has previously been a risk to self or others breaching confidentiality is always acceptable

Where you do not have consent to share be mindful the individual might not expect information to be shared

Keep a record of any decision made and the reasons for that decision particularly where you decide to share information or not to share

. Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) states, with reference to GDPR that this should not be used as a barrier to information sharing, which of the following statements is false?

Consent is not always needed to share information

Personal information gained by one agency cannot be shared with another agency

. Confidentiality and Human Rights are closely linked, which two cases highlight the need for caution when over-riding privacy of individuals?

Hill v UK (2003)

Peck v UK (2003)

Perry v UK (2003)

Palmer v UK (2003)

. Social workers may be compelled to disclose information to the Police under certain legislation which of those listed below does not provide a duty to share information?

Crime & Disorder Act 1998

Terrorism Act 1989

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

. Social Work duties extend in some circumstances to covert surveillance (in cases where abuse is believed to be occurring for example), what legislation supports this?

The Surveillance Act 2005

The Covert and Investigatory Powers Act 2002

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

The Interception of Telecommunication Information Act 2001

. The Care Act (2014) specifically states where information sharing MUST occur between agencies; which of the following is true?

Where a Local Authority Safeguarding Adults Board request relevant information to exercise its functions

Where a Local Authority is seeking access to finances to determine fair charging

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