Q. 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 its from 25th May, 2018?

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • The European Union
  • The United States of America

Answer: (c) The European Union

Notes:
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) (“GDPR”) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for its citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). 
  • The EU GDPR replaces the Data Protection Directive and started the implementation of it from 25th May 2018.
  • It also addresses the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas.