Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Data

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Data Protection Act?

• A) It forbids employers from storing sensitive employee information.
• B) It authorizes employers to release employee information without employee consent.
• C) It requires employers to keep personnel records up to date and keep only the details that are needed.
• D) It mandates employers to maintain personnel files and records for a minimum of 10 years.

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Reply

A response provided in a therapeutic context that aims to support, guide, or heal the recipient.

Hospice Care

A type of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families during the final phase of a terminal illness.

Terminally Ill

Describes a condition in which a disease is deemed incurable, leading to an expected death in the near future.

Malpractice Suit

A legal action against a healthcare professional or organization for negligence or incompetence that resulted in harm to a patient.