What does GDPR stand for?

• A. General Data Protection Regulation
• B. Global Data Privacy Regulation
• C. General Data Privacy Regulation
• D. Government Data Protection Rules

Answer: (A)

Understanding what GDPR stands for. GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. The word General signals its broad applicability across all EU member states; Data Protection refers to safeguarding personal information; Regulation means a binding legal act that applies directly in every member state without needing national laws. The other options mix up elements: Global would imply worldwide reach, which isn’t the case here; Privacy is related but not the official term used in the title; Rules is a lighter term and does not capture the formal nature of the framework.