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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country passed tough new online privacy law aimed at preventing businesses from collecting sensitive personal data?
A
India
B
China
C
Australia
D
USA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -China passes new Online Privacy Law - Read key facts for UPSC exam!

Detailed explanation-2: -The country with the strictest data privacy laws related to the internet is Iceland. Many people have referred to Iceland as Switzerland for data. It has incredibly strict privacy laws, and these laws were passed in 2000. Therefore, it has one of the oldest data privacy laws on the books as well.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which went into effect in November 2021, gives Chinese data subjects new rights as it seeks to prevent the misuse of personal data. Two months earlier, the Data Security Law (DSL) came into force.

Detailed explanation-4: -In summary, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act: Requires covered entities to minimise data collection to what is necessary. Requires covered entities to ensure privacy by design and that users don’t have to pay for privacy. Requires covered entities to allow consumers to turn off targeted advertisements.

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