Which term describes an untrue written statement, such as in a magazine or an online post, that damages a person's reputation?
Libel
What is the name for a form that gives permission to film or photograph a person and to use those images for commercial purposes?
Model release form
What is meant by harassment?
Repeated unwanted contact that is likely to cause distress or fear
What is meant by data minimisation?
Gathering only the personal data that is needed for the stated purpose
Which data protection principle requires personal data to be correct and up to date?
Accuracy
Which term describes an untrue statement about a person or business that damages their reputation?
Defamation
Which form is signed by the owner of a property to allow images of their land or buildings to be used?
Property release form
Which term describes defamation that is spoken rather than written?
Slander
A magazine publishes an article containing untrue information about a person. What is a likely impact on that person?
Their reputation is damaged and they may be awarded compensation
A student is taking photographs of people on a public road for their own personal album. What does the law allow?
They can take photographs without seeking permission
A production company wants to film an advertisement inside a shopping centre that the public can enter. What must the company do?
Get permission from the landowner before filming
A documentary crew is filming in a hospital and one patient does not consent to being filmed. What should the crew do?
Blur the patient's face so their right to privacy is protected
A film crew needs to close a road while shooting a scene. Which permission must they get?
Highways permission
A production company still holds the names and phone numbers of crew from a project that finished five years ago. Which data protection principle is being broken?
Storage limitation
Which right does a data subject have over the personal data a company stores about them?
To view the data and have incorrect details corrected
A photographer repeatedly follows and shouts at a member of the public to provoke a reaction. Which legal issue is this most likely to be?
Harassment
A news reporter films short interviews with shoppers on a public high street for a news item. What does the law allow?
They can film if they do not obstruct the highway or harass people
A crew is filming a street scene and a famous cathedral will be visible behind the actors. Which permission is needed?
Buildings permission
A company is filming a television advert in a public park and the shot includes houses in the background. What should the company do about the residents' privacy?
Ask the residents for permission or avoid filming their houses
A production company collected its cast's contact details to organise filming and then shared the list with a marketing company. Which data protection principle has been broken?
Purpose limitation
A media company is found to have broken data protection rules. What is a possible consequence for the company?
A fine of up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual turnover
A magazine is about to publish a story accusing a shop owner of dishonest behaviour. Why must the editor check that the story is true first?
An untrue claim could be libel and lead to a court case
A photographer took pictures of a crowd in a public park for a news report. The pictures are now going to be used in an advertisement. What must the photographer do?
Get permission from the people shown to use the pictures
Why should a production company store the personal data of its cast and crew securely?
So the data cannot be hacked or leaked and misused
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