Exin Exam PDPF Topic 1 Question 38 Discussion

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In the European Union we have: Directives and Regulations. What is the difference between them?

AThe regulation provides guidance for EU Member States and they can create their own laws to conform to the regulation. A directive has the force of law and all EU Member States must follow it without changing it.

BThe directive provides guidance for EU member states and they can create their own laws to suit the directive. A regulation has the force of law and all EU Member States must follow it without changing it.

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Suggested Answer: D

Data protection and privacy are complementary, but not the same thing.

A very repeated phrase is: ''It is possible to have security without privacy, but it is not possible to have privacy without security''.

Privacy is a right that must be protected, and Data Protection are the measures that will be used to achieve this protection.

by Tawna at Feb 09, 2023, 05:26 AM

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Rodolfo

3 months ago

Alright, let's see if I've got this right - a directive is like a request, while a regulation is like a royal decree that everyone has to obey. I think I'm ready for this question now!

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Dominque

1 months ago

That's correct! A directive is more like a suggestion, while a regulation is mandatory for all EU Member States to follow.

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Rosalind

1 months ago

B) The directive provides guidance for EU member states and they can create their own laws to suit the directive. A regulation has the force of law and all EU Member States must follow it without changing it.

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Vi

2 months ago

A) The regulation provides guidance for EU Member States and they can create their own laws to conform to the regulation. A directive has the force of law and all EU Member States must follow it without changing it.

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Herminia

3 months ago

Haha, the EU really loves their complicated legal jargon, don't they? I'm just hoping I can keep all these rules straight on the exam.

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Lenny

1 months ago

Exactly! So just remember, regulations are mandatory for all EU countries, while directives give them some flexibility in how they implement the rules.

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Jamal

2 months ago

Yeah, that's a good way to think about it. Regulations are like the bossy ones, and directives are more like suggestions.

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Barrett

3 months ago

I know, it can get confusing. Just remember, regulations are like strict rules that everyone has to follow, while directives are more like guidelines that countries can adapt to their own laws.

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Justa

4 months ago

Wait, so a directive is like a suggestion and a regulation is more like a demand? That's a key difference I need to remember.

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Marcos

3 months ago

Wait, so a directive is like a suggestion and a regulation is more like a demand? That's a key difference I need to remember.

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Fannie

3 months ago

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Shaun

4 months ago

Option B sounds more accurate to me. Directives provide guidance while regulations are binding laws that must be followed by all EU members.

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Kayleigh

4 months ago

That makes sense. So, regulations are like rules that everyone has to follow, while directives are more like guidelines that member states can adapt to their own legal systems.

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Jean

4 months ago

I agree with Pamella. Regulations are directly applicable in all member states, while directives need to be transposed into national law by each member state.

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Pamella

4 months ago

I think the difference is that a regulation is binding for all EU Member States, while a directive allows some flexibility for member states to implement it in their own laws.

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