UPSC 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?

The correct answer is option (c): The European Union. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper 1, as Question 88. It falls under Science & Technology > Computer & Information Technology.

This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.

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