Historical Context of Data Protection Law

Question 1

Adopted in 1948 by the United Nations, it served as the basis for the protection of individuals. Namely, the right to a private life and associated freedoms.

Answer 1

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 2

What does “ECHR” stand for?

Answer 2

European Convention on Human Rights

Question 3

The ECHR went into effect in what year?

Answer 3

1953

Question 4

When and where was the ECHR signed?

Answer 4

1950 in Rome

Question 5

Who drew up the ECHR?

Answer 5

Council of Europe

Question 6

Which body can enforce the ECHR?

Answer 6

European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

Question 7

What does “OECD” stand for?

Answer 7

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Question 8

The Council of Europe Convention is also known as …

Answer 8

Convention 108

Question 9

Convention 108 was open for signatures in what year?

Answer 9

1981

Question 10

What was the primary difference between Convention 108 and OECD Guidelines?

Answer 10

It required signatories to apply the principles in their domestic regulation.

Question 11

The principles from Convention 108 were used as a benchmark for …

Answer 11

EU Data Protection Directive

Question 12

The EU Data Protection Directive is also known as what?

Answer 12

Directive 95/46/EC

Question 13

The EU Data Protection Directive went into effect in what year?

Answer 13

1995

Question 14

It is a comprehensive collection of individuals’ rights, including the fundamental right to the protection of personal data.

Answer 14

Charter of Fundamental Rights

Question 15

In what year was the Charter of Fundamental Rights proclaimed?

Answer 15

2000

Question 16

The EU Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications is known by what for short?

Answer 16

e-Privacy Directive

Question 17

The ____ applies to the processing of personal data through public electronic communications networks and services in the EU.

Answer 17

e-Privacy Directive

Question 18

What year did the Treaty of Lisbon go into effect?

Answer 18

2009

Question 19

What is the function of the Treaty of Lisbon?

Answer 19

To strengthen and improve the core structures of the EU and to help it function more efficiently.