Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 118

What is one major goal that the OECD Guidelines, Convention 108 and the Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) all had in common but largely failed to achieve in Europe?

Answer options

• A. The establishment of a list of legitimate data processing criteria
• B. The creation of legally binding data protection principles
• C. The synchronization of approaches to data protection
• D. The restriction of cross-border data flow

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the OECD Guidelines, Convention 108, and the Data Protection Directive aimed to harmonize data protection practices across Europe, but significant disparities remain. Options A and B focus on specific criteria and principles rather than the overarching synchronization goal, while option D addresses cross-border flow, which is a different aspect of data protection.