← Lessons 17-Electronic Data

8. Quick Exam Numbers / Facts – Memorise These

  • 25 May 2018 – date the source states GDPR came into force.
  • 2006 – the year the source states digital tachographs were introduced.
  • 1 month – source-stated period for responding to an individual's written data-access request.
  • Further 2 months – possible extension for complex or numerous data-access requests, with the individual informed within the first month.
  • CANbus – Controller Area Network; the vehicle's on-board data network.
  • Telematics – computer-based control and monitoring of remote devices/systems.
  • Telemetry – remote measurement with vehicle data transmitted to a base station.
  • GPS – satellite-based positioning used to locate and track vehicles.
  • RFID – Radio Frequency Identification used to identify and track consignments.
  • Real time – information is continually updated as events happen.
  • Electronic data can support vehicle maintenance, fuel management, driver monitoring, load tracking, proof of delivery, accounts, marketing, staff records and business continuity.