Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 113

What was the main failing of Convention 108 that led to the creation of the Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC)?

Answer options

• A. It did not account for the rapid growth of the Internet.
• B. It did not include protections for sensitive personal data.
• C. It was implemented in a fragmented manner by a small number of states.
• D. Its penalties for violations of data protection rights were widely viewed as insufficient.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because Convention 108 was applied inconsistently across different countries, which hindered effective data protection. The other options, while they highlight important issues, do not directly address the main failing that necessitated the creation of a unified directive.