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David Ojah

David Ojah

I'm from England and have been working in Education as a Lecturer since 2002. I teach courses such as English and Academic Research. Interests include E-Commerce, and the New Economy.

Location England

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  • David Ojah made a comment
    Our final top tips for being short-listed

    Very topical, helpful. Many thanks.

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    Personal statements for jobs

    Excellent. Thank you.

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    Personal statements for courses

    Good. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Sample covering letter

    Good Examples. thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Write an impressive covering letter

    Got it thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Create your own CV

    Excellent Lesson. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    How would you improve this sample CV?

    HR spends about 10 seconds on a CV, your CV example will take more time to read than what is expected. Suggestions:

    * Restructure it (for the corporate sector) as follows:

    Personal Profile
    Skill Set (bullet points)
    Work Experience
    Education.

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    Look at our sample CV

    Got it thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Making a positive impression

    Got it, thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Introduction to Week 2

    Looking forward to it. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Some final thoughts on preparation

    Thank you, very helpful.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Dealing with gaps in your application

    Good advice, important. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Mastering applicant tracking systems

    Helpful, thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Using jobs boards and recruitment agencies

    Yes, agreed, many scammers out there. Job Search the old fashioned way, takes longer, but works.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Create a personal brand

    Thank you for this, appreciate it.

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    Positive writing - make an impression

    Excellent guidance and resources. Thanks.

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    Researching universities or colleges

    Got it, thanks. This is a good start, but it is not enough, as it doesn't actually give you an 'insight' into the professors/faculty there. As I am sure you know, this is what is happening here in many institutions in England:

    * Professors are lazy, just give the basics of the course, nothing earth
    shattering (i.e. no inside information - AI, lack...

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    Research the organisation

    Helpful advice and guidance. Thank you.

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    Have a go

    Job Requirements:
    * Customer Service
    * Direct customers to resources, accordingly
    * Make Bookings, process payments
    * Maintain the sports centre website
    * Edit and publish handouts
    * Marketiing using social media
    * Oversee the sports centre email account.

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    Analysing course descriptions

    Got it thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Analysing job adverts

    Excellent job search advice, it works as I did (this) many times. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Understanding your skills

    Good guidance, resources, helpful. Thanks.

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    Key skills

    Important List, must be cracked! Thanks.

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    What do we mean by skills?

    Got it. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Making a start

    Good start. Thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Getting to know you

    Hello everyone, good to meet you. Good luck in your studies.

    Like many of the learners here, I too need help with 1. Writing a Job Application and 2. Knowledge of how I can others in their Job Search.

    Thanks.

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    Welcome from Katie

    OK. Thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Types of attackers

    Good topic coverage, thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Cyber threat: phishing

    Nothing is working. ????

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Cyber threat: ransomware

    What a Nightmare. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Cyber threat: malware

    Explore the different types of malware and their impact.

    Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.

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    Data breaches

    The List goes on, talk about Weaknesses in a system.

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    Cyber security and your responsibilities

    Can you identify the impact to an individual of an organisation’s data breach from one of the articles above?

    TalkTalk Data Breach
    Customers were affcted in the following ways:
    * Scam Calls
    * Stress, Frustration
    * Threats/Loss of Funds
    * Kept in the dark, TT did not inform all their Customers of the Breach, etc.
    * Tampering with their Personal...

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    How is the cyber security landscape changing?

    How is the cyber security landscape changing? What are your views?

    If we take England for example, it seems from what I have 'observed' is that organisations tend to manage security using a [firefighting] approach. That doesn't work in most cases. The worst part, is that the people at the head of these departments etc, don't even have a background in...

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Getting the most out of your learning

    Good advice. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Learning at Coventry University

    Which of the platform features do you think will be most useful to you?
    The Comments section.

    Hello.
    I'm David, a former Finance professional with an MSc IT Security [Westminster] from London, here to upgrade my knowledge and skills with Coventry.

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    Welcome to the course

    Many thanks for that! Happy with what I see so far!

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    The cyber security landscape

    Course Instructors
    Hello.
    Can I ask you, what Level would you say England is at the moment [May 2023], in terms of Cyber Threats/Risks? Level 3?
    What would say are one's prospects, in terms of being employed in the Information/Cyber-Security space? I already hold an MSc IT Security (Westminster). Thanks.

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    The cyber security landscape

    Consider your home and work environment. What aspects are connected to the Internet and what risks can you already identify?

    At Home
    I use BT's Broadband service. No issues so far.

    At Work
    Not sure, big network, provided by a big vendor HGS. Again no issues so far.

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    Conclusion

    Thank you.

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    Concluding remarks

    Again, many Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    What is your next step?

    Yes it has been an eye opener. It has not only helped me a build a solid body of knowledge, but prepared me for any suitable roles that may require this Insight. Thank you.

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    The GDPR for data controllers and processors

    Thank you for Resources.

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    The GDPR for data subjects

    Thanks for the Link.

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    Practical implications for data controllers and processors

    OK. Got it. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Administrative fines

    Got it thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Introducing GDPR's liabilities and sanctions

    Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Cross-border data transfers

    The List you mentioned is not available. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Binding corporate rules

    Thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Codes of conduct and certification mechanisms

    OK.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    The European Data Protection Board and the consistency mechanism

    Helpful, thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    National supervisory authorities

    Thank you for this, On this issue, I thought one may have to contact the LSA in the EU.

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    The GDPR’s enforcement mechanism in practice

    Do you think that the fact that a national supervisory authority will be able to start an investigation at any time has any effect on the behaviour of data controllers and processors?
    In theory no, but in reality they may be apprehensive, as their 'role/supervision ' may be questioned or evaluated.
    Do you Agree?

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    The significance of GDPR enforcement and compliance mechanisms

    Thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Welcome to Week 4

    Ready.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Summary and concluding remarks

    Part 1
    Yes another very good Week of helpful information and resources. Thank you.

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    Processor's obligations

    Important, thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    An overview of a data processor's obligations

    Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Joint controllers and their obligations

    Got it. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Appointing representatives

    Legalese? But got it.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Data protection officers

    Good, helpful. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Meet the University of Groningen data protection officer

    Excellent advice. Many thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Data protection impact assessment and prior consultation

    Tricky. Thanks for the Resources.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Dealing with data breach

    Got it.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Keeping records and ensuring security

    OK got it. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Providing information to data subjects

    Thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Better protected by data protection by design and by default?

    In which ways do you think the implementation of data protection by design and by default can help protect us better?

    * It can reveal your location in an Emergency/Security Situation.

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    Achieving data protection by design and by default

    Got it. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    The accountability principle

    This is critical to GDPR Compliance. Many thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    An overview of a controller’s obligations

    Very clear and helpful. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Who are controllers and processors?

    Got it, thanks for the clarification of roles.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Welcome to Week 3

    Can't wait. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Conclusion

    Thank you for the GDPR pdf!

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Conclusion

    Very rewarding Week. Many thanks for your time, effort and resources provided!

  • David Ojah made a comment
    You and the rights of data subjects

    … The Rights regarding processing of information – profiling. As a Data Subject [DS] I don’t want or am interested in these Online Platforms using my data for their own agenda.

    I wasn’t aware until this week, that a DS may be entitled to compensation for the damages caused/infringement of data/information held by a third party, which is ‘unauthorised”.

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    Explanation of the most frequently used restriction

    Excellent. Thank you.
    PS - I see that my Answer was right!

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    The most frequently used restriction

    As an GDPR Expert, is there an Approach you can recommend to Data Controllers when responding/answering tp Questions/Issues like the one you just asked above please?
    Thank you.

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    The most frequently used restriction

    Would it be possible for you to indicate what could be – according to you – the most frequently used type of restriction mentioned in Article 23 GDPR?
    Is this, what you are referring to?
    The interests protected by imposing restrictions could be those relating to national security, defence and public security. These interests are, for instance, at stake...

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    Restrictions

    I am beginning to really understand the scope, depth and 'spirit' of GDPR now. Many thanks.

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    Collecting personal data in an automated manner

    Can the use of such a system justify the application of the right not to be subjected to automated individual decision-making?

    There seems to be a motive here of the Online Platform. I don't think Data Subjects agree to this purpose. Does this come under Profiling? Thanks.

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    Rights regarding automated decision-making, representation and compensation

    This is a Legal Remedy for infringement of rights/material damages? Excellent research/topic coverage.
    Many thanks.

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    Violation of the right to access personal data

    What are the steps you could take in this situation in order to make justice prevail?

    You could contact the party in writing and lodge a formal Complaint.
    Wait for a response, which should be forthcoming within 3 months. If not, Inform the National Data Security Authority, who will take up the case.

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    Rights concerning complaints and judicial remedies

    OK, got it. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Applying the reasoning of the CJEU

    Would he be able to achieve his goal by starting legal proceedings against the newspaper?

    My legal guess would be NO, because the information about him, is of general interest to the public, who may need to know his background accordingly. Am I right?

  • David Ojah made a comment
    The right to be forgotten?

    Interesting Judgement. Thanks.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Right to erasure and right to data portability

    Thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Your rights and personal data

    What are the categories of your personal data that you would perceive as particularly important and as requiring the immediate exercise of the right to object or the rights to restriction and rectification if they are inaccurate?

    Examples: -

    * Identity Data
    * Health Data
    * Criminal Data
    * Financial Data
    * Employment Data etc.

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    Right to object and right to restriction of processing

    Are you still with us?
    Yes.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Right of access and right to rectification

    You would probably agree that these rights cannot be disregarded, wouldn’t you?
    Yes.

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    Let’s think about transparency and modalities

    Please, think about the way information and communication are provided in this case and how transparent it was.
    What is the reason for the processing, not clear. Administrative purposes? Was Consent requested/given?

    Additionally, reflect on the choice for oral communication as a crucial modality.
    I wouldn't encourage this in practice, subject to...

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    Transparency and modalities

    OK. Thank you.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Do we need data subjects' rights?

    Please, write a short text explaining why we need data subject rights and how we can ensure their protection.

    Brief Approach [UK]:

    Data Subject Rights
    * Rights of Access by the data subject
    * Right to Rectification and Erasure
    * Right to Restriction of processing
    * Right to Data Portability
    * Right to Object and Automated individual Decision...

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    Introduction of the Google case

    Lessons in Law, serious stuff. Thanks for the Heads Up.

  • David Ojah replied to Zoe Hillel
    Introduction of the Google case

    Agreed.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Welcome to Week 2

    [Bu] also actions that are taken free of charge when data subjects exercise these rights - what's this?

    Week 2 - OK ready. Thanks.

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    Data subjects' consent and your data processing

    Would you be able to indicate whether you will have to acquire data subjects’ consent?
    Yes.

    How you are planning to do it?
    Request reason in writing from parent or legal guardian.

    What would be in your case the most appropriate way of keeping records of consent statements received?
    Perhaps both a manual record/file (request) for a speific period...

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    Consent and minors

    Thanks for the important clarification on that - Children and Minors.

  • David Ojah made a comment
    Six data protection principles

    I appreciate the depth of the topic coverage, GDPR requirements, implications etc. Thank you.

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    You and data protection roles

    What are your activities within an organisation (company, government etc.) and how can you qualify the role of your organisation in terms of GDPR key data protection roles (controller, processor, data subject, DPO)?

    You would 'qualify' your role, as determined by what you do, i.e. are you a
    * Data Controller
    * Data Processor or
    * Data Subject.

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    Key data protection roles

    OK. Got it, helpful. Thanks.