UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

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

Correct Answer

The European Union

Explanation

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was adopted by the European Union in April 2016 and became enforceable from 25 May 2018.

Topics: data protection laws, digital governance and privacy, general data protection regulation (gdpr), international relations