CIPP/E GRADE A FULLY ANSWERED QUESTION AND ANSWER
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Passage - (correct answer)1948
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 12 - (correct answer)The right to a
private life and associated freedoms.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 19 - (correct answer)Freedom of
expression.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 29(2) - (correct answer)Rights are not
absolute and there are instances where a balance must be struck.
European Convention on Human Rights - (correct answer)Treaty drawn up by the
Council of Europe that protects fundamental rights. Adopted in 1953 and based on the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
European Convention on Human Rights - Enforcement - (correct answer)Enforced by
the European Court of Human Rights
European Convention on Human Rights - Article 8 - (correct answer)Protects rights of
individuals
European Convention on Human Rights - Article 10 - (correct answer)Protects the right
of freedom of expression and the right to share information and ideas across national
boundaries.
OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data
(1980) - (correct answer)Guidelines comprised basic non-legally binding rules governing
transferred flows and the protection of personal information and privacy in order to
facilitate the harmonization of data protection law between countries.
, Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic
Processing of Personal Data - (correct answer)Also known as Convention 108. Was the
first legally binding international instrument in the area of data protection. Convention
108 sets the standard for the protection of the personal data of individuals while also
seeking to find a balance for the need to maintain the free flow of personal data for the
purposes of international trade.
Convention 108 v. OECD Guidelines - (correct answer)Convention 108 differs from the
Guidelines in that it required signatories to take the necessary steps in their domestic
legislation to apply the principles it lays down.
Treaty of Lisbon - (correct answer)In force in 2009. Aims to strengthen and improve the
core structures of the EU to enable it to function more efficiently and ensures that all
institutions of the EU must have regard to the protection of individuals when processing
personal data.
European Parliament - (correct answer)The only European institution whose members
are directly elected. It has four responsibilities:
1. Legislative development;
2. Supervisory oversight of the other institutions;
3. democratic representation; and
4. Development of the budget.
European Council - (correct answer)The heads of the Member States, together with the
president of the European Commission, meet four times a year to define EU's priorities
and set political direction for the EU.
Council of the EU - (correct answer)The main decision-making body of the EU, having a
central role in both political and legislative decisions. The Council's meetings are attend
by one minister from each member state, where ministers have the power to commit
their government.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Passage - (correct answer)1948
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 12 - (correct answer)The right to a
private life and associated freedoms.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 19 - (correct answer)Freedom of
expression.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 29(2) - (correct answer)Rights are not
absolute and there are instances where a balance must be struck.
European Convention on Human Rights - (correct answer)Treaty drawn up by the
Council of Europe that protects fundamental rights. Adopted in 1953 and based on the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
European Convention on Human Rights - Enforcement - (correct answer)Enforced by
the European Court of Human Rights
European Convention on Human Rights - Article 8 - (correct answer)Protects rights of
individuals
European Convention on Human Rights - Article 10 - (correct answer)Protects the right
of freedom of expression and the right to share information and ideas across national
boundaries.
OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data
(1980) - (correct answer)Guidelines comprised basic non-legally binding rules governing
transferred flows and the protection of personal information and privacy in order to
facilitate the harmonization of data protection law between countries.
, Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic
Processing of Personal Data - (correct answer)Also known as Convention 108. Was the
first legally binding international instrument in the area of data protection. Convention
108 sets the standard for the protection of the personal data of individuals while also
seeking to find a balance for the need to maintain the free flow of personal data for the
purposes of international trade.
Convention 108 v. OECD Guidelines - (correct answer)Convention 108 differs from the
Guidelines in that it required signatories to take the necessary steps in their domestic
legislation to apply the principles it lays down.
Treaty of Lisbon - (correct answer)In force in 2009. Aims to strengthen and improve the
core structures of the EU to enable it to function more efficiently and ensures that all
institutions of the EU must have regard to the protection of individuals when processing
personal data.
European Parliament - (correct answer)The only European institution whose members
are directly elected. It has four responsibilities:
1. Legislative development;
2. Supervisory oversight of the other institutions;
3. democratic representation; and
4. Development of the budget.
European Council - (correct answer)The heads of the Member States, together with the
president of the European Commission, meet four times a year to define EU's priorities
and set political direction for the EU.
Council of the EU - (correct answer)The main decision-making body of the EU, having a
central role in both political and legislative decisions. The Council's meetings are attend
by one minister from each member state, where ministers have the power to commit
their government.
