Individuals who are responsible for databases that hold information about people are now bound by the Data Protection Act (PDA). This Act covers any information stored on a computer that identifies a living individual. Companies holding such information must, under the Terms of the Act, make sure that they take adequate care of the data, both technically and in terms of the behaviour of the organisation. The personal data stored has to be protected from loss, destruction or damage.
Question: Any information stored about a named individual currently working for an organisation is subject to the Data Protection Act.
Options:
A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
Answer: A