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Question 88

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?

AOptions

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A) Australia
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B) Canada
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C) The European Union
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D) The United States of America

BSolution

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection and privacy law passed by the European Union (EU). It was adopted in April 2016 and became enforceable on May 25, 2018. GDPR replaced the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and was designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all EU citizens' data privacy, and to reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy.

Its impact is global as it applies to any organization that processes the personal data of individuals residing in the European Union, regardless of the organization's location.

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CStrategy

For questions on international laws and regulations, especially those with global impact, identify the responsible international body or regional bloc. Knowing the approximate year of adoption and implementation can also be helpful.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under 'International Relations' and 'Science and Technology' (specifically IT and Cyber Security) within the UPSC Prelims syllabus.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. GDPR was a widely discussed and globally impactful regulation, making it a common knowledge point.