Privacy Law and Data Protection

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Which Indian law primarily governs the protection of personal data?

  1. The Information Technology Act, 2000

  2. The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019

  3. The Right to Information Act, 2005

  4. The Indian Penal Code, 1860


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Information Technology Act, 2000 contains provisions related to data protection, including the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of personal information.

What is the primary objective of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. To regulate the processing of personal data by government agencies

  2. To protect the privacy of individuals in the digital age

  3. To promote the development of the digital economy

  4. To facilitate the sharing of personal data between government agencies


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 aims to protect the privacy of individuals by regulating the processing of personal data by both government and private entities.

What is the concept of 'consent' under the Information Technology Act, 2000?

  1. Consent must be obtained before collecting or processing personal data

  2. Consent can be implied from the conduct of the individual

  3. Consent can be withdrawn at any time

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, consent must be obtained before collecting or processing personal data. Consent can be implied from the conduct of the individual, and it can be withdrawn at any time.

What are the principles of data protection under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency

  2. Purpose limitation

  3. Data minimization

  4. Accuracy and integrity

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 proposes several principles of data protection, including lawfulness, fairness, and transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, and accuracy and integrity.

What is the role of the Data Protection Authority under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. To regulate the processing of personal data

  2. To investigate complaints related to data protection

  3. To impose penalties for violations of data protection laws

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Data Protection Authority under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 will be responsible for regulating the processing of personal data, investigating complaints related to data protection, and imposing penalties for violations of data protection laws.

What is the concept of 'sensitive personal data' under the Information Technology Act, 2000?

  1. Data related to an individual's financial status

  2. Data related to an individual's health

  3. Data related to an individual's political affiliation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, sensitive personal data includes data related to an individual's financial status, health, political affiliation, and other sensitive information.

What is the requirement for obtaining consent for the processing of sensitive personal data under the Information Technology Act, 2000?

  1. Explicit consent is required

  2. Implied consent is sufficient

  3. Consent can be obtained through a written agreement

  4. Consent can be obtained through electronic means


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, explicit consent is required for the processing of sensitive personal data. This means that the individual must be informed about the purpose of the processing and must provide their consent in a clear and unambiguous manner.

What are the rights of individuals under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. The right to access their personal data

  2. The right to rectify their personal data

  3. The right to erase their personal data

  4. The right to restrict the processing of their personal data

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 proposes several rights for individuals, including the right to access their personal data, the right to rectify their personal data, the right to erase their personal data, and the right to restrict the processing of their personal data.

What is the concept of 'data localization' under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. Storing personal data within the territorial boundaries of India

  2. Restricting the transfer of personal data outside India

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data localization under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 refers to both storing personal data within the territorial boundaries of India and restricting the transfer of personal data outside India.

What is the penalty for violating the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 related to data protection?

  1. Imprisonment for up to three years

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 5 lakhs

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Violating the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 related to data protection can result in both imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to Rs. 5 lakhs.

What is the concept of 'cross-border data transfer' under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. Transfer of personal data from India to another country

  2. Transfer of personal data from another country to India

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cross-border data transfer under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 refers to both the transfer of personal data from India to another country and the transfer of personal data from another country to India.

What is the role of the Central Government under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. To notify the Data Protection Authority

  2. To make rules and regulations for the implementation of the Act

  3. To appoint the members of the Data Protection Authority

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Government under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 is responsible for notifying the Data Protection Authority, making rules and regulations for the implementation of the Act, and appointing the members of the Data Protection Authority.

What is the concept of 'data anonymization' under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. Removing personally identifiable information from data

  2. Encrypting personal data

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data anonymization under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 refers to both removing personally identifiable information from data and encrypting personal data.

What is the concept of 'data portability' under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. The right of individuals to obtain their personal data in a structured and commonly used format

  2. The right of individuals to transfer their personal data from one data controller to another

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data portability under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 refers to both the right of individuals to obtain their personal data in a structured and commonly used format and the right of individuals to transfer their personal data from one data controller to another.

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