Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect Bookmarked
Loading…
Q88 (IAS/2019) International Relations & Global Affairs › Global Indices, Reports & Agreements › Data protection regulations Official Key

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?

Result
Your answer:  ·  Correct: C
Explanation

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was adopted by the European Union (EU) on 14 April 2016 and took effect on 25 May 2018[1]. This landmark regulation, formally known as Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, became directly applicable law on 25 May 2018[2]. The GDPR established comprehensive data protection and privacy rights for citizens across the European Union, taking effect uniformly across the EU countries[3]. This regulation represents one of the most significant data protection frameworks globally, setting standards for how organizations must handle personal data of EU residents. The other options (Australia, Canada, and the United States) have their own data protection laws, but none of them adopted a law specifically called "General Data Protection Regulation" with these particular dates.

Sources
  1. [1] https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/icann-eu-gdpr-2022-12-22-en
  2. [2] https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/librariesprovider2/data-and-evidence/english-ddh-260823_7amcet.pdf?sfvrsn=4c674522_2&download=true
  3. [3] https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/icann-eu-gdpr-2022-12-22-en
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
75%
got it right
PROVENANCE & STUDY PATTERN
Guest preview
Don’t just practise – reverse-engineer the question. This panel shows where this PYQ came from (books / web), how the examiner broke it into hidden statements, and which nearby micro-concepts you were supposed to learn from it. Treat it like an autopsy of the question: what might have triggered it, which exact lines in the book matter, and what linked ideas you should carry forward to future questions.
Q. Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in Apr…
At a glance
Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 5/10
You're seeing a guest preview. The Verdict and first statement analysis are open. Login with Google to unlock all tabs.

This is a classic 'Global Benchmark' Current Affairs question. The GDPR implementation in May 2018 caused a worldwide 'compliance panic' (flooding inboxes with privacy policy updates), making it unmissable for an alert aspirant. It tests awareness of global standards that influence Indian policy (Srikrishna Committee).

How this question is built

This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.

Statement 1
Did Australia adopt the law called "General Data Protection Regulation" in April 2016 and begin its implementation on 25 May 2018?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 4: Government Budgeting > Following are certain basic features of the above taxes: - > p. 170
Strength: 4/5
“Equalization Levy is not under the Income Tax law as tax on income, rather as an independent levy introduced through Finance Act 2016. There are various kinds of services under it and the clauses of "Equalization Levy" have been made effective with different dates. Three years back, the "sale of digital services (ads)" was notified. And from 1st April 2020, "Equalization Levy" (of 2%) is applicable on e-commerce firms also. So, if an e-commerce firm (say Amazon which is registered in US, and in India its status is non-resident) earns a REVENUE (and not profit) of say Rs. 100 from its online”
Why relevant

Describes a law (Equalization Levy) introduced in 2016 with different clauses becoming effective on later, specific dates.

How to extend

A student could use this as a pattern that laws can be enacted/introduced in one year (2016) and have staggered implementation dates, so check whether GDPR-like timing could occur in another country.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Disbanding Planning Commission and Setting up NITI Aayog > p. 783
Strength: 4/5
“It was made mandatory for every real estate project to be registered with its state's RERA. Unfortunately, this law required to be enforced by state governments. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) which came into force in April 2018, was required to tackle the large fraud cases reported by banks. Under the law, if an economic offender flees the country to avoid due process, he/she can be declared a 'fugitive economic offender' and their properties can be confiscated and auctioned to recover at least part of the debt. The government adopted the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) in 2016 with the major guiding principles of enhancing domestic oil and gas production; bringing substantial investment; generating sizable employment; enhancing transparency; and reducing administrative discretion.”
Why relevant

Notes a government policy adopted in 2016 and another law (Fugitive Economic Offenders Act) coming into force in April 2018 — showing adoption vs later in-force dates.

How to extend

Use this as an example that national governments often adopt policies/laws in one year and bring them into force in a later year (e.g., 2018), so verify if Australia followed the same pattern for GDPR-like measures.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > India and POPs > p. 405
Strength: 3/5
“• India had ratified the Stockholm Convention on 2006 as per Article 25(4), which enabled it to keep itself in a default "opt-out" position such that amendments in various Annexes of the convention cannot be enforced on it unless an instrument of ratification/ acceptance/ approval or accession is explicitly deposited with UN depositary. • MoEFCC had notified the 'Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants Rules, on March 2018 under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986”
Why relevant

Shows that international treaty ratification (2006) and later domestic notification (March 2018) can be separated by years.

How to extend

Apply the general rule that international/regulatory changes may require domestic notification/implementation at a later date; check whether Australia had to notify/implement an international-style data protection rule later than its original passage.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > 10.9.3 [Model] Agri Produce and Livestock Marketing Act 2017 > p. 316
Strength: 3/5
“Central Government brought a model law "Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation) Act 2017" on 25th April 2017. The law seeks to liberalize the trade in agri-products and livestock and will thereby help in doubling the farmers' income by 2023. The new model law replaces the earlier model law proposed by the centre in 2003 which the states were not keen to adopt.”
Why relevant

Gives a concrete example of a model law being brought out on a specific date (25 April 2017), illustrating governments publish model/central laws on precise calendar dates.

How to extend

A student could compare official dates of model/central laws to determine plausibility of an April 2016 adoption date for a major regulation in another jurisdiction.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 15: Centre-State Relations > II Parliamentary Legislation in the State Field > p. 147
Strength: 3/5
“However, any other state may adopt it afterwards by passing a resolution to that effect in its legislature The effect of passing a resolution under the above provision is that the Parliament becomes entitled to legislate with respect to a matter for which it has no power to make a law Some examples of laws passed under the above provision are Priz'e Competition Act, 1955, Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976; and Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994. D. To Implement International Agreements The Parliament can make laws on any matter in the ~tate List for' implementing the international treaties, agreements or conventions.”
Why relevant

Explains that a legislature can enact laws to implement international agreements, indicating a legal mechanism for adopting externally-originated regulations domestically.

How to extend

Use this mechanism to investigate whether Australia would 'adopt' an external regulation like the EU's GDPR or instead enact its own domestic law to implement equivalent standards.

Statement analysis

This statement analysis shows book citations, web sources and indirect clues. The first statement (S1) is open for preview.

Login with Google to unlock all statements.

Statement analysis

This statement analysis shows book citations, web sources and indirect clues. The first statement (S1) is open for preview.

Login with Google to unlock all statements.

Statement analysis

This statement analysis shows book citations, web sources and indirect clues. The first statement (S1) is open for preview.

Login with Google to unlock all statements.

How to study

This tab shows concrete study steps: what to underline in books, how to map current affairs, and how to prepare for similar questions.

Login with Google to unlock study guidance.

Micro-concepts

Discover the small, exam-centric ideas hidden in this question and where they appear in your books and notes.

Login with Google to unlock micro-concepts.

The Vault

Access hidden traps, elimination shortcuts, and Mains connections that give you an edge on every question.

Login with Google to unlock The Vault.

✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2009 · Q32 Relevance score: -6.41

A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7, Which one among the following was not one of them ?

IAS · 1997 · Q54 Relevance score: -6.60

The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

NDA-I · 2018 · Q97 Relevance score: -6.96

Which one of the following countries did NOT participate in the 21st edition of Exercise Malabar ?

CDS-II · 2021 · Q31 Relevance score: -7.00

The federation of which one of the following States has been described as ""An indestructible union of indestructible states""?