Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 157

What was the aim of the European Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC?

Answer options

• A. To harmonize the implementation of the European Convention of Human Rights across all member states.
• B. To implement the OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and trans-border flows of Personal Data.
• C. To completely prevent the transfer of personal data out of the European Union.
• D. To further reconcile the protection of the fundamental rights of individuals with the free flow of data from one member state to another.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the directive aimed to ensure that individuals' rights are protected while allowing for the free movement of data within the EU. Option A is incorrect because the directive does not specifically relate to the European Convention of Human Rights. Option B is not correct since the directive is broader and encompasses more than just the OECD Guidelines. Option C is wrong because the directive does not completely prevent data transfers, but rather regulates them.