Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 230

Which of the following regulates the use of electronic communications services within the European Union?

Answer options

• A. Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015.
• B. Regulation (EU) 2017/1953 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2017.
• C. Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002.
• D. Directive (EU) 2019/789 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Directive 2002/58/EC, which specifically focuses on the regulation of electronic communications privacy. Options A and B pertain to different regulations that do not directly address electronic communications services, while option D is related to a different aspect of telecommunications regulation.