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Which EU institution is vested with the competence to propose new data protection legislation on its own initiative?

The correct answer is C. The European Commission. According to the CIPP/E study guide, the European Commission is the EU institution that has the power to propose new data protection legislation on its own initiative, as well as amend or repeal existing laws. The European Commission is also responsible for implementing and…

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Question

Which EU institution is vested with the competence to propose new data protection legislation on its own initiative?

Options

  • AThe European Council
  • BThe European Parliament
  • CThe European Commission
  • DThe Council of the European Union

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    87% (27)
  • D
    6% (2)

Explanation

According to the CIPP/E study guide, the European Commission is the EU institution that has the power to propose new data protection legislation on its own initiative, as well as amend or repeal existing laws. The European Commission is also responsible for implementing and enforcing the EU data protection framework, in cooperation with other institutions and national authorities.

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#European Commission#legislative initiative#EU institutions#data protection legislation

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