The European Union Directive on Data Protection Does All of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

The European Union Directive on Data Protection does all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Expect accurate and up-to-date data on collected personal information
• B) Allow companies to only keep data as long as necessary
• C) Set standards for the collection, storage and processing of personal information
• D) Regulate data standards for publically traded companies
• E) Prohibit the transfer of personal data to non-European Union nations that do not meet certain standards

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Definitions:

TCP/IP Hijacking

A type of cyber attack on the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, where the attacker takes over a web session between two computers.

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