UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper I
Question 88: Science and Technology
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?
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).
The European Union adopted the General Data Protection Regulation in April 2016 and began enforcing it on 25 May 2018. It governs how personal data of people in the EU is collected and processed, carries heavy penalties for breaches, and also applies to companies outside the EU that handle the data of EU residents. Australia, Canada and the United States have different laws.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Australia has its own Privacy Act, not the GDPR.
- (b) Canada has its own privacy law, not the GDPR.
- (c) Correct: the European Union adopted the GDPR.
- (d) The United States has no single federal law like the GDPR.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2019, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.