DSCI Certified Privacy Professional (DCPP) — Question 4

The _______________ amended PIPEDA to introduce the concept of ‘valid consent’, which elaborates on the existing consent requirements.

Answer options

• A. Digital Privacy Act, 2015
• B. Data Privacy Act, 2015
• C. Digital Protection Act, 2015
• D. Data Protection Regulation, 2015

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the Data Protection Regulation, 2015 specifically addresses the amendments to PIPEDA regarding consent. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not pertain to the specific regulation that introduced 'valid consent' in relation to PIPEDA.