Which of the following is a true statement regarding the EU General Data Protection Regulation?
A)It defines data only as information that can be used directly to identify an individual.
B)It applies only to companies located within Europe.
C)It allows people to stop companies from processing their personal data.
D)It allows businesses to keep customer data indefinitely.

Question

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the EU General Data Protection Regulation?
A)It defines data only as information that can be used directly to identify an individual.
B)It applies only to companies located within Europe.
C)It allows people to stop companies from processing their personal data.
D)It allows businesses to keep customer data indefinitely.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The EU General Data Protection Regulation allows individuals to withdraw their consent for a company to process their personal data at any time, giving them the right to stop companies from processing their data.

Option A is incorrect because the GDPR defines data as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, directly or indirectly.

Option B is incorrect because the GDPR applies to any company that processes the personal data of individuals residing within the EU, regardless of where the company is located.

Option D is incorrect because the GDPR requires businesses to delete or anonymize personal data once the purpose for which it was initially collected has been fulfilled. They cannot keep customer data indefinitely.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding the EU