For exporting EU branch employees’ data to Asian Countries for processing, which of the following instruments could be used for legal data transfer?

A multinational company with operations in several parts within EU and outside EU, involves international data transfer of both its employees and customers. In some of its EU branches, which are relatively larger in size, the organization has a works council. Most of the data transferred is personal, and some...

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Which of the following statements are true in reference to above statement?

Companies based in EU and willing to transfer data outside the EU/EEA, use model contracts as an instrument. Which of the following statements are true in reference to above statement?A . It is a requirement mentioned in EU Data Protection DirectiveB . It is a requirement mentioned in the OECD...

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Indian constitution does not expressly provide for the “right to privacy” to its citizens.

Indian constitution does not expressly provide for the “right to privacy” to its citizens. However, there were various judicial pronouncements of the apex court which finally established the “right to privacy” as a fundamental right subsumed under Article 21 of the constitution of India. Article 21 inter alia provides and...

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According to IT (Amendment) Act,2008, who should designate a grievance officer to redress grievance(s) of provider of information?

According to IT (Amendment) Act,2008, who should designate a grievance officer to redress grievance(s) of provider of information?A . Data processorB . Third party agency collecting personal informationC . Body corporate, which determines the means and purpose of data processingD . Natural person sharing his/her informationView AnswerAnswer: B

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Please select the incorrect statement in context of “Online Privacy”:

Please select the incorrect statement in context of “Online Privacy”:A . A person’s act of ‘Selective disclosure” (of themselves) in an online environmentB . A person’s concern over usage of information that were collected during an online activityC . A person’s control over collection of information during an online activityD...

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Complete the sentence:

Complete the sentence: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) of US regulates the privacy practices adopted by financial institutions, requiring them to provide adequate security of the customer records. It lays various obligations on the financial institutions but allows such financial institutions to share the non-public information of customers (after properly notifying...

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From the below listed options, identify the new privacy principle that is being advocated in proposed EU General Data Protection Regulation?

From the below listed options, identify the new privacy principle that is being advocated in proposed EU General Data Protection Regulation?A . Right to be informed prior to sharing of dataB . Right to modify dataC . Right to be forgottenD . Right to object data collection and processingView AnswerAnswer:...

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Which of the following categories of information are generally protected under privacy laws?

Which of the following categories of information are generally protected under privacy laws?A . Personally Identifiable Information (PII)B . Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)C . Trademark, copyright and patent informationD . Organizations’ confidential business informationView AnswerAnswer: A

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As per the privacy requirements mentioned under Sec 43A of IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, the citizens’ ‘Consent’ would be mandatory for which of the following elements before their collection?

A ministry under government of India plans to collect citizens’ information related to their education, medical condition, economic status, caste and religion. As per the privacy requirements mentioned under Sec 43A of IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, the citizens’ ‘Consent’ would be mandatory for which of the following elements before their...

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Which of the following provides the legal basis for an Adjudicating Officer in every Indian state & union territory, with the powers of a civil court, to hear complaints and order compensation to the affected individuals?

Which of the following provides the legal basis for an Adjudicating Officer in every Indian state & union territory, with the powers of a civil court, to hear complaints and order compensation to the affected individuals?A . Indian Civil CodeB . Indian Criminal Procedure CodeC . Telecom Regulatory Authority of...

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