Which term means rules enforced by a regulatory body or authority?

• A. Policy
• B. Non-repudiation
• C. Regulations
• D. Privacy Shield

Answer: (C)

Regulations are rules established by a government or regulatory authority that organizations must follow. They are legally binding and carry penalties for non-compliance, ensuring consistent behavior within a jurisdiction (think GDPR in the EU as an example). This makes regulations the best fit for “rules enforced by a regulatory body or authority.”

A policy, by contrast, is an internal guideline set by an organization and not necessarily backed by external legal enforcement. Non-repudiation is a security property ensuring a sender cannot deny a message or transaction, not about regulatory enforcement. Privacy Shield refers to a specific data protection framework, not the general term for externally enforced rules.