BCS PDP9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

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Question #: 6
Topic #: 1

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What are Information Society Services'? Select the INCORRECT answer

AA service provided for remuneration, by electronic means, at distance to an individual that has requested it.

BAn electronic information service provided to individuals but paid for solely by advertising

CBusiness to business online networking sites

DInformation services provided by non-profit or government organisations with no remuneration

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Suggested Answer: D

Information society services (ISS) are defined in Article 4(25) of the UK GDPR as ''any service normally provided for remuneration, at a distance, by electronic means and at the individual request of a recipient of services''. This means that ISS are online services that are paid for, either by the user or by another source of income, such as advertising or sponsorship, and that are provided without the parties being physically present, using electronic equipment for the transmission and reception of data, and upon the request of the user. Examples of ISS include apps, programs, websites, search engines, social media platforms, online marketplaces, content streaming services, online games, and any other online services that offer goods or services to users over the internet. Therefore, options A, B and C are correct examples of ISS, as they meet the criteria of the definition. However, option D is not a correct example of ISS, as it does not involve any remuneration for the service provider. Information services provided by non-profit or government organisations with no remuneration are not considered ISS under the UK GDPR, unless they compete with other ISS on the market.Reference:

UK GDPR, Article 4(25)4

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by Roslyn at Dec 26, 2023, 02:16 PM

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Daniel

3 months ago

Not sure about B, can you really have a service just funded by ads?

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Johanna

3 months ago

Wait, D is surprising! Non-profits can provide info services too?

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Brice

3 months ago

C seems off, business networking is still a service.

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Martha

4 months ago

B is the right answer, advertising-only services don't count!

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Selene

4 months ago

A services for remuneration by electronic means is correct.

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Selene

4 months ago

I recall something about services needing to be provided for payment, so I'm leaning towards option D being incorrect, but I'm not completely confident.

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Eric

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question about online services, and I think option C might be the incorrect one since it specifies business-to-business, which doesn't seem like a typical information service.

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Josefa

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option B could be tricky since it mentions advertising. Isn't that still a form of remuneration?

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Teresita

5 months ago

I think I remember that Information Society Services are usually paid services, so maybe option D is the one that doesn't fit?

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Lorriane

5 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I'm going to use the process of elimination to narrow it down and make an educated guess.

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Latricia

5 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The wording of the options gives me a clue on what the correct answer should be.

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Lashon

5 months ago

Okay, let me break this down - I think the key is understanding what qualifies as an "Information Society Service". Time to apply my critical thinking skills.

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Barrett

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between the options. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Heidy

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I'm pretty confident I can identify the incorrect answer.

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Alexia

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the benefits of using Product Class. I'll review the options carefully and try to identify the key advantage.

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Pedro

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure which of these options would be the best fit for the Alumni Relations office's needs. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Frank

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking about the requirements for self-only coverage, family coverage, or both? I want to make sure I select the right option based on what the question is actually asking.

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