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Prelims 2019 · Science and Technology · Question 28

Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018?

  1. Australia
  2. Canada
  3. The European Union
  4. The United States of America

Answer

The European Union

  • (a) Australia: Australia has privacy laws like the Privacy Act, but it did not adopt the GDPR in 2016. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Canada: Canada follows laws such as PIPEDA, not GDPR. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) The European Union: The EU adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in April 2016, and it became enforceable from 25 May 2018. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) United States of America: The USA does not have GDPR; it has sector-specific and state-level privacy laws. Verdict: Incorrect.
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