Which of the following is a Principle of Data Protection?

• A. To Object.
• B. Fairly and lawfully processed.
• C. Erasure.
• D. Access.

Answer: (B)

The principle tested is that data should be processed fairly and lawfully. Under data protection rules such as GDPR, processing must have a valid legal basis and be carried out in a way that is fair and transparent to individuals. This principle sits among other core principles like purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, and security, guiding how data is handled rather than what a person can do with their data.

The other options describe rights or actions rather than a processing principle: the right to object to processing, the right to erasure (deletion), and the right to access data. Since these are rights, not the general principle governing how processing should occur, the option describing fair and lawful processing best fits as the principle.