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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?
- A.Australia
- B.Canada
- C.The European Union
- D.The United States of America
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. The European Union
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a landmark data privacy and protection law adopted by the European Union. It was approved in April 2016 and became fully enforceable on May 25, 2018, establishing strict rules on how personal data of EU citizens can be processed and managed, even by organizations outside the EU.
Source: UPSC gs1 2019