Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Certification Practice Test

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What defines 'personal data' in the context of data protection?

Data regarding business operations
Information about a living individual
Statistical research data
Aggregate economic data

The correct answer is: Information about a living individual

'Personal data' is defined as information that relates to a living individual and can be used to identify that individual. This definition encompasses various types of information, such as names, addresses, identification numbers, and even online identifiers, as long as they can be linked to the individual. The protection of personal data is vital to ensure privacy and to give individuals control over their own information. The correct choice reflects this understanding, as it focuses specifically on data associated with a living person, differentiating it from other forms of data that do not pertain to individuals, such as business operations, statistical research, or aggregate economic data. These other types of information do not involve personal identification and therefore fall outside the scope of what is typically considered personal data for data protection purposes.