UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 9
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?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The European Union adopted the GDPR in April 2016; it became applicable across EU member states on 25 May 2018 to protect personal data and harmonise privacy rules.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Incorrect): Australia has a different federal privacy-law framework.
B (Incorrect): Canada has its own privacy legislation, not the EU GDPR.
C (Correct): The GDPR is an EU regulation.
D (Incorrect): US privacy laws are fragmented across sectors and states; the GDPR was not adopted by the US.