Exin PDPF Exam - Topic 5 Question 44 Discussion

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Question #: 44
Topic #: 5

What is the main difference between Directive 95/46 / EC and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

AThe GDPR offers guidance for EU Member States and can create their own laws to comply with the regulation. Directive 95/46 / EC has the force of law and all EU Member States must follow it without changing.

BDirective 95/46 / EC offers guidance for EU Member States and can create their own laws to suit the directive. The GDPR 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 Xuan at Jul 07, 2023, 12:46 PM

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Carline

5 months ago

Exactly! GDPR really changed the game for data protection.

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Charlena

5 months ago

Yeah, but the GDPR also applies to non-EU companies, right?

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Jade

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? I thought directives were binding too.

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Josue

6 months ago

I agree, the GDPR has stronger enforcement mechanisms!

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Wilda

6 months ago

The GDPR is definitely more strict than the old directive.

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Merrilee

6 months ago

I'm a bit uncertain, but I think the directive was more of a guideline, whereas the GDPR is a regulation that all member states must follow exactly.

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Nakita

6 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I recall that the GDPR has direct applicability, meaning it doesn't require national laws to enforce it.

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Marget

6 months ago

I think Directive 95/46 allowed for some flexibility in how countries implemented it, while the GDPR is more uniform across the EU.

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Alberto

6 months ago

I remember that the GDPR is more stringent than the directive, but I'm not sure about the specifics of how they differ in terms of enforcement.

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Verdell

7 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D. Fields is where you select the data that will appear in the schedule.

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Avery

7 months ago

I think this question is testing our understanding of the responsibilities of an SDA (Security Duties Administrator) in the Security Management Process. I'll need to carefully review the options and think about which one aligns with that role.

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Marica

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the potential downsides of Selenium test automation. I'll carefully consider each option and choose the one that best fits the description.

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Willow

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to review the material again to figure it out.

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Iesha

11 months ago

Hah, leave it to the EU to come up with regulations that are more flexible than their predecessors. I bet there's a joke in there somewhere about Brussels bureaucrats finally learning the value of subsidiarity. *wink*

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Tandra

10 months ago

Dorian: Absolutely, it shows progress in understanding the importance of subsidiarity in regulations.

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Dorian

10 months ago

Tammara: It's a step in the right direction towards better data protection.

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Tammara

10 months ago

User 2: Definitely, the GDPR gives EU Member States more room to adapt the regulations to their specific needs.

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Cassi

11 months ago

User 1: Yeah, the GDPR allows for more flexibility compared to Directive 95/46 / EC.

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Leeann

11 months ago

Ah, the age-old question of harmonization versus localization. I guess the EU decided to loosen the reins a bit with the GDPR. Wonder if that was a political compromise or a practical necessity. Either way, I bet the lawyers are loving it!

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Verdell

11 months ago

Wait, so the GDPR is more of a framework and the Directive was more prescriptive? That makes sense, although I bet it's been a headache for compliance teams to navigate the nuances across the EU.

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Leanora

11 months ago

Hmm, the GDPR giving more leeway to member states is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it could lead to more nuanced implementation. On the other, it might result in a patchwork of data protection laws. I wonder how that's worked out in practice.

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Torie

10 months ago

User 3: But it might also result in a patchwork of data protection laws.

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Jordan

10 months ago

User 2: That could lead to more nuanced implementation.

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Lashandra

10 months ago

Johnathon: I wonder how it's been playing out in reality.

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Johnathon

10 months ago

User 2: Definitely, it could make things more complicated.

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Hester

10 months ago

User 1: The GDPR allows EU Member States to create their own laws to comply with the regulation.

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Iesha

11 months ago

User 1: I agree, it's a tricky balance to strike.

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Joni

12 months ago

Yes, that's correct. GDPR aims to harmonize data protection laws across the EU, while Directive 95/46/EC allowed more flexibility for Member States.

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Shanda

1 year ago

I agree with Deonna. GDPR is more strict and binding compared to Directive 95/46/EC.

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Deonna

1 year ago

I think the main difference is that GDPR has the force of law, while Directive 95/46/EC offers guidance.

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Renea

1 year ago

So, the GDPR is more strict and binding compared to the Directive.

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Zoila

1 year ago

The main difference seems to be the level of flexibility for EU member states. Directive 95/46/EC was more rigid, while the GDPR allows for some tailoring by individual countries. Interesting how regulations evolve over time.

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