by Hayley Ziegler
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represents a significant shift in how personal data is handled and protected. This quiz will challenge your understanding of GDPR’s principles, rights, and obligations. Are you ready to test your knowledge and see how well you grasp the intricacies of this crucial regulation? Let’s get started and see how much you know!
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GDPR Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does GDPR stand for?
General Data Protection Regulation
Global Data Protection Regulation
General Data Privacy Regulation
Global Data Privacy Regulation
2. When did GDPR come into effect?
2016
2017
2018
2019
3. Which of the following is a key principle of GDPR?
Data Minimization
Data Monetization
Data Manipulation
Data Migration
4. What is the maximum fine for non-compliance with GDPR?
€10 million
€20 million
€30 million
€40 million
5. Which of the following rights is granted to individuals under GDPR?
Right to be Forgotten
Right to be Remembered
Right to be Notified
Right to be Compensated
6. Who does GDPR apply to?
Only EU-based companies
Only non-EU companies
All companies processing EU citizens’ data
Only government organizations
7. What is a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?
A person responsible for managing data breaches
A person responsible for overseeing data protection strategy and implementation
A person responsible for marketing data
A person responsible for IT infrastructure
8. What is the purpose of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?
To assess the financial impact of data protection
To evaluate the risks to personal data and ensure compliance with GDPR
To measure employee productivity
To monitor market trends
9. Which of the following is NOT a lawful basis for processing personal data under GDPR?
Consent
Contract
Legitimate Interests
Financial Gain
10. What does ‘data portability’ mean under GDPR?
The ability to transfer personal data from one organization to another
The ability to encrypt personal data
The ability to delete personal data
The ability to store personal data indefinitely
11. What is ‘pseudonymization’ in the context of GDPR?
The process of encrypting data
The process of replacing identifying information with pseudonyms
The process of deleting data
The process of backing up data
12. Which supervisory authority is responsible for overseeing GDPR compliance?
European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
European Commission
European Parliament
European Council
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