Chapter 9: Security of data

Chapter 9: Security of data

1. Encryption

   • Coding sensitive data or files, using specially designed software, before they are sent over a network

2. Firewalls

   • Software designed to allow or deny access to people who are attempting to access a software, based on a set of rules

3. Screensavers

   • A type of computer program originally designed to prevent damage to a computer monitors by blanking the screen or filling it with moving images to prevent phosphor burn-in

4. Data controller

   • A person who collects or keeps information about people

5. Data subject

   • A person who had data stored about themselves by other people or organisations

6. Virus

   • Software that has been created to damage a computer system

7. The Data Protection Act

   • A law designed to protect people who have personal data stored about them