CIPP-E Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) Questions and Answers

According to Article 37(2) of the GDPR, a group of undertakings may appoint a single data protection officer (DPO) provided that the DPO is easily accessible from each establishment12. This means that the DPO should be able to communicate effectively with the data subjects and the supervisory authorities in the relevant languages and jurisdictions, and to perform the tasks referred to in Article 39 of the GDPR34. The accessibility of the DPO does not necessarily depend on the physical location of the DPO, but rather on the availability of the DPO to the relevant stakeholders via various means of communication34. Therefore, the DPO does not have to be located in the country where the data controller has its main establishment, nor does the group of undertakings have to obtain approval from a supervisory authority or be comprised of organizations of similar sizes and functions to appoint a single DPO. References: CIPP/E Certification - International Association of Privacy Professionals, Free CIPP/E Study Guide - International Association of Privacy Professionals, GDPR - EUR-Lex, What’s different about a group data protection officer?, Data Protection Officers: What US Companies Need to Know - Cooley

According to Article 32 of the GDPR, the controller and the processor must implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of the processing, including the ability to restore the availability and access to personal data in a timely manner in the event of a physical or technical incident1. A personal data breach is defined as a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed2. Therefore, a power outage that results in the loss of availability of customer data for six hours is considered a personal data breach under the GDPR.

Based on the WP 29’s February, 2018 guidance, which was endorsed by the European Data Protection Board, company Z should document the loss of availability to demonstrate accountability3. The guidance states that controllers must document any personal data breaches, comprising the facts relating to the personal data breach, its effects and the remedial action taken, regardless of whether the breach needs to be notified to the supervisory authority or the data subjects. This documentation must enable the supervisory authority to verify compliance with the GDPR and must be made available to the supervisory authority on request4.

The other options (A, C, and D) are not required by the GDPR or the guidance, although they may be advisable or beneficial depending on the circumstances. Option A is not mandatory, as the GDPR only requires the controller to communicate the personal data breach to the data subject when the breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons5. A temporary loss of availability may not pose such a high risk, unless it affects the data subject’s essential services or activities. Option C is also not obligatory, as the GDPR only requires the controller to notify the supervisory authority of the personal data breach within 72 hours unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons6. A short-term loss of availability may not entail such a risk, unless it affects a large number of data subjects or sensitive data. Option D is not specified by the GDPR or the guidance, although it may be a good practice to conduct a thorough audit of all security systems after a personal data breach to identify and address any vulnerabilities or weaknesses that may have contributed to the incident or may lead to future incidents. References:

• 1: Article 32 of the GDPR
• 2: Article 4 (12) of the GDPR
• 3: Endorsed WP29 Guidelines
• 4: Article 33 (5) of the GDPR
• 5: Article 34 (1) of the GDPR
• 6: Article 33 (1) of the GDPR
• 7: Guidelines on Personal data breach notification under Regulation 2016/679, WP250 rev.01
• 8: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)
• 9: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679

According to Article 49 of the GDPR, transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations may take place in the absence of an adequacy decision or appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or binding corporate rules, only if one of the derogations listed in that article applies1. One of the derogations is when the transfer is necessary for the protection of the vital interests of the data subject or of other persons, where the data subject is physically or legally incapable of giving consent1. This derogation is intended to cover only urgent situations, such as medical emergencies, where the transfer is essential for the data subject’s life or health2.

In this scenario, ProStorage most likely relied on this derogation to transfer Ruth’s medical information to the hospital in India, where she suffered a medical emergency and was hospitalized. The transfer was necessary for the protection of Ruth’s vital interests, as she was in a critical condition and needed urgent medical care. Ruth was also physically or legally incapable of giving consent, as she was unconscious or incapacitated. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because Ruth’s implied consent is not a valid transfer mechanism under the GDPR. Consent must be explicit, informed, specific, and freely given for the transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations1. Ruth did not give any explicit consent for the transfer of her medical information to the hospital, nor was she informed or asked about it. Moreover, consent cannot be relied on as a transfer mechanism when the data subject is in a situation of distress or dependence, such as a medical emergency, as it would not be considered freely given2.

Option C is incorrect because the performance of a contract with Ruth is not a valid transfer mechanism under the GDPR. The transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations on the basis of a contract with the data subject is only allowed if the transfer is necessary for the performance of that contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject’s request1. In this scenario, there is no contract between ProStorage and Ruth that requires or justifies the transfer of her medical information to the hospital. The transfer is not necessary for the performance of Ruth’s employment contract with ProStorage, nor for any pre-contractual measures taken by Ruth.

Option D is incorrect because the protection against legal liability from Ruth is not a valid transfer mechanism under the GDPR. The transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations on the grounds of legal claims or defence is only allowed if the transfer is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims1. In this scenario, there is no legal claim or defence involved in the transfer of Ruth’s medical information to the hospital. The transfer is not necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of any legal claim by or against ProStorage or Ruth.

References:

• Derogations for specific situations
• Guidelines 2/2018 on derogations of Article 49 under Regulation 2016/679

 According to the UK GDPR, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning him or her which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1), including profiling based on those provisions1. The controller must stop the processing unless it demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims1. The WP 29 Guidelines on Automated individual decision-making and Profiling provide some guidance on how to assess the existence of such compelling legitimate grounds2. The controller needs to carry out an exercise that weighs the interests of the controller and the basis for the data subject’s objection, consider the impact of the profiling on the data subject’s interest, rights and freedoms, and consider the importance of the profiling to their particular objective2. However, the controller does not need to demonstrate that the profiling is for the purposes of direct marketing, as this is a separate ground for objection under Article 21(2) of the UK GDPR, which gives the data subject an absolute right to object to such processing13. Therefore, option C is the correct answer, as it is not required by the controller to demonstrate that it has compelling legitimate grounds for profiling. References: 132

https://gdpr.eu/article-21-right-to-object/ https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations-2/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/individual-rights/right-to-object/

According to Article 35 of the GDPR, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is required when the processing of data is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, especially when using new technologies. A DPIA is supposed to show the characteristics of the processing, the risks and the measures adopted to mitigate them. The GDPR also provides some examples of processing operations that require a DPIA, such as:

• a systematic and extensive evaluation of personal aspects based on automated processing, including profiling, and on which decisions are based that produce legal or significant effects on the data subject;
• processing on a large scale of special categories of data or data relating to criminal convictions and offences; or
• a systematic monitoring of a publicly accessible area on a large scale.

Among the answer choices, only option C falls under the first example, as it involves a systematic and extensive evaluation of personal aspects based on location data and data from third-party sources, which could be used for profiling and matching purposes. This could have significant effects on the data subjects’ privacy, personal relationships and reputation. Therefore, a DPIA would be required for this processing operation.

Option A does not necessarily involve a systematic and extensive evaluation of personal aspects, nor does it produce legal or significant effects on the data subject. It could be considered a legitimate interest of the company to offer more personalized service, as long as it respects the principles of data minimization, purpose limitation and transparency.

Option B does not involve a decision based on the processing, nor does it produce legal or significant effects on the data subject. It could be considered a form of direct marketing, which is subject to specific rules under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

Option D does not involve personal data relating to natural persons, but rather to delivery trucks. Therefore, it does not pose a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.

References:

• GDPR Article 35
• Guidelines on DPIA
• Art. 35 GDPR - Data protection impact assessment - GDPR.eu

 According to Article 58 of the GDPR, each supervisory authority has the power to notify the controller or the processor of an alleged infringement of the GDPR as part of its investigative powers. This power allows the supervisory authority to alert the controller or the processor of a possible violation of the GDPR and to initiate further actions if necessary. The notification may also include recommendations or instructions on how to remedy the infringement or prevent further violations. References:

• Article 58 of the GDPR
• European Data Protection Law & Practice textbook, Chapter 9: Supervision and Enforcement, Section 9.2: Supervisory Authorities, Subsection 9.2.2: Powers of Supervisory Authorities

According to Article 33 of the GDPR, in the case of a personal data breach, the processor (Provider Y) shall notify the controller (Company X) without undue delay after becoming aware of the breach. The processor does not have the obligation to notify the supervisory authority, the public, or law enforcement, unless otherwise required by law. The controller is responsible for notifying the supervisory authority and, where necessary, the data subjects, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to their rights and freedoms. References:

• Article 33 of the GDPR, which regulates the notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority.
• [Article 34 of the GDPR], which regulates the communication of a personal data breach to the data subject.
• ICO guidance, which explains the roles and responsibilities of controllers and processors in relation to data breach notification.

While Company B made several mistakes in handling Company A's employee data, not all of them would likely trigger a potential enforcement action under the GDPR. Here's an analysis of each option:

A. Omission of data protection provisions in the contract with Company C: This is a clear violation of the GDPR. Company B, as the data controller, is responsible for ensuring that any third-party processors comply with data protection requirements. By omitting data protection provisions in the contract, Company B failed to take appropriate steps to ensure the security and privacy of the personal data. This would be a likely trigger for an enforcement action.

B. Failure to provide sufficient security safeguards to Company A's data: This is another violation of the GDPR. Company B has a legal obligation to implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. The outdated IT security system at Company C's U.S. server demonstrates a failure to meet this obligation. This would also be a likely trigger for an enforcement action.

C. Engagement of Company C to improve their payroll service: While outsourcing certain aspects of data processing is permitted under the GDPR, the data controller remains ultimately responsible for compliance. However, simply engaging another company to improve a service itself isn't necessarily a violation. As long as the proper safeguards are in place and the data processing is carried out in accordance with the GDPR, this action alone would not likely trigger an enforcement action.

D. Decision to operate without a data protection officer: The GDPR requires certain organizations to appoint a data protection officer (DPO). While Company B may be required to have a DPO depending on its size and activities, the absence of a DPO wouldn't automatically trigger an enforcement action. However, it could indicate a lack of compliance culture and contribute to other violations, increasing the likelihood of an enforcement action.

Therefore, while Company B made several mistakes, only the ones that directly violate specific data protection requirements, such as omitting data protection provisions in contracts or failing to implement appropriate security measures, are likely to trigger an enforcement action. Engaging a third-party to improve a service, as long as it's done in a compliant manner, isn't a violation in itself.

According to Article 14 of the GDPR, where personal data is not obtained directly from the data subject, the controller must provide the data subject with certain information about the processing, such as the identity of the controller, the purposes and legal basis of the processing, the categories of personal data concerned, the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, and the rights of the data subject12. However, there are some exceptions to this obligation, as specified in Article 14(5). One of them is when the provision of such information proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort, in particular for processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes, subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in Article 89(1) or in so far as the obligation is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing12. In such cases, the controller must take appropriate measures to protect the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including making the information publicly available12. References: CIPP/E Certification - International Association of Privacy Professionals, Free CIPP/E Study Guide - International Association of Privacy Professionals, GDPR - EUR-Lex, Right to be Informed - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

 This is not an explicit right granted to data subjects under the GDPR, as the GDPR does not specifically address the sale of personal data. However, the GDPR does require that data subjects give their consent to any processing of their personal data that is not based on another legal basis, such as a contract or a legal obligation1. Therefore, data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, and the controller must inform them of this right before obtaining their consent2. The other options are explicit rights granted to data subjects under the GDPR, as they are listed in Chapter 3 of the regulation3. References:

• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 23, section 3.1
• CIPP/E Certification, page 18, section 3.1
• The Ultimate CIPP/E Study Guide for 2023, page 16, section 3.1
• GDPR data subject rights - 8 fundamental & additional rights, paragraph 4
• Rights of the data subject - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Article 7
• Rights of the data subject - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Chapter 3

According to the CJEU, the ePrivacy Directive does not define the concept of consent, but refers to the GDPR for its interpretation1. Therefore, the GDPR standard of consent applies to the use of cookies and similar technologies that require consent under the ePrivacy Directive. The GDPR defines consent as any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her2. The CJEU also clarified that the consent requirements apply regardless of whether the cookies constitute personal data or not, as the ePrivacy Directive covers any information stored or accessed on the user’s device1. The other options are incorrect, as the CJEU ruled that pre-checked boxes, implicit consent by scrolling, and insufficient information on the cookies do not meet the GDPR standard of consent1. References:

• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 14, section 2.3
• GDPR, Article 4 (11)
• ePrivacy Directive, Article 5 (3)
• Planet49: CJEU Rules on Cookie Consent
• CURIA - List of results

Adequacy is a term that the EU uses to describe other countries, territories, sectors or international organisations that it deems to provide an ‘essentially equivalent’ level of data protection to that which exists within the EU. An adequacy decision is a formal decision made by the EU which recognises that another country, territory, sector or international organisation provides an equivalent level of protection for personal data as the EU does. The effect of such a decision is that personal data can flow from the EU (and Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) to that third country without any further safeguard being necessary12.

The European Commission has so far recognised Andorra, Argentina, Canada (commercial organisations), Faroe Islands, Guernsey, Israel, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom under the GDPR and the LED, the United States (commercial organisations participating in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework) and Uruguay as providing adequate protection13. On 28 June 2021, the EU Commission published two adequacy decisions in respect of the UK: one for transfers under the EU GDPR; and the other for transfers under the Law Enforcement Directive (LED)2. These decisions contain the European Commission’s detailed assessment of the UK’s laws and systems for protecting personal data, as well as the legislation designating the UK as adequate. Both adequacy decisions are expected to last until 27 June 20252.

Among the four options given, only Switzerland has been granted an adequacy decision by the EU, which means that it will continue to enjoy adequacy status under the GDPR, pending any future European Commission decision to the contrary. Greece is a member state of the EU, so it does not need an adequacy decision to receive personal data from the EU. Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), which also includes Iceland and Liechtenstein, and has incorporated the GDPR into its national law, so it also does not need an adequacy decision. Australia has not been recognised as adequate by the EU, so transfers of personal data from the EU to Australia require appropriate safeguards or derogations13. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Switzerland. References:

https://pages.iapp.org/Free-Study-Guides_CIPPE-PPC-EU.html https://data-privacy-office.eu/courses/cipp-e-official-training-course/

 According to the GDPR, processors must maintain records of all categories of processing activities carried out on behalf of each controller, containing the following information12:

• the name and contact details of the processor or processors and of each controller on behalf of which the processor is acting, and, where applicable, of the controller’s or the processor’s representative, and the data protection officer;
• the categories of processing carried out on behalf of each controller;
• where applicable, transfers of personal data to a third country or an international organisation, including the identification of that third country or international organisation and, in the case of transfers referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 49(1), the documentation of suitable safeguards;
• where possible, a general description of the technical and organisational security measures referred to in Article 32(1).

The records must be in writing, including in electronic form, and must be made available to the supervisory authority on request. The obligation to maintain records does not apply to an enterprise or an organisation employing fewer than 250 persons unless the processing it carries out is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects, the processing is not occasional, or the processing includes special categories of data or personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences.

The GDPR does not require processors to include details of any data protection impact assessment (DPIA) conducted in relation to any processing activities carried out by the processor on behalf of each controller for which the processor is acting. A DPIA is a process to help identify and minimise the data protection risks of a project. It is the responsibility of the controller to carry out a DPIA where a type of processing is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons. The processor may assist the controller in carrying out the DPIA, but the processor does not have to document it in its records of processing activities. Therefore, the correct answer is D. References:

• GDPR, Article 30(2)
• GDPR, Article 35
• ICO, Documentation1
• ICO, Data protection impact assessments1

cloud computing services are defined as the on-demand availability of computing resources (such as storage and infrastructure), as services over the internet. Cloud computing services share certain characteristics, such as on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, measured service, multi-tenancy, virtualization, resilient computing, flexible pricing models, security, automation, and sustainability234.

One of the characteristics that is not recognized as a common characteristic of cloud computing services is that the supplier assumes the vendor’s business risk associated with data processed by the supplier. This is not a characteristic of cloud computing services, but rather a contractual or legal issue that depends on the agreement between the supplier and the vendor. The supplier and the vendor may have different roles and responsibilities regarding the data processed by the supplier, such as controller, processor, or sub-processor, and they may have different obligations and liabilities under the applicable data protection laws, such as the GDPR. Therefore, the supplier does not necessarily assume the vendor’s business risk associated with data processed by the supplier, unless it is explicitly agreed by the parties or required by the law.

The GDPR defines profiling as any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements12. Therefore, the relevant factors when determining if a processing activity would be considered profiling are:

• whether the processing involves data that is considered personal data;
• whether the processing of the data is done through automated means; and
• whether the processing is used to predict the behavior of data subjects.

The identity of the processor, whether it is the controller or a third-party vendor, is not relevant for the definition of profiling. However, it may have implications for the accountability and responsibility of the parties involved, as well as the data protection rights of the data subjects34. References: CIPP/E Certification - International Association of Privacy Professionals, Free CIPP/E Study Guide - International Association of Privacy Professionals, GDPR - EUR-Lex, What is automated individual decision-making and profiling? | ICO, WP29 releases guidelines on profiling under the GDPR, UK: A Guide To GDPR Profiling And Automated Decision-Making - Mondaq

The GDPR applies to the processing of personal data in the context of the activities of an establishment of a controller or a processor in the Union, regardless of whether the processing takes place in the Union or not1. This means that the GDPR applies to any controller or processor that has a branch, office, subsidiary, or other stable arrangement in the EU, even if the data processing occurs outside the EU. However, the GDPR also applies to the processing of personal data of data subjects who are in the Union by a controller or processor not established in the Union, where the processing activities are related to: (a) the offering of goods or services, irrespective of whether a payment of the data subject is required, to such data subjects in the Union; or (b) the monitoring of their behaviour as far as their behaviour takes place within the Union1. This means that the GDPR applies to any controller or processor that targets or tracks EU data subjects, even if they do not have a presence in the EU. In this case, the website operator is not required to comply with the GDPR because it does not have an establishment in the EU (option B), and it does not offer goods or services or monitor the behaviour of EU data subjects. The website operator reports primarily on North American events, does not block connections from outside the U.S., and only accepts payments in U.S. dollars, which indicate that it does not intend to target or track EU data subjects. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. References: Art. 3 GDPR – Territorial scope, Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3), [What does territorial scope mean under the GDPR?]

According to the E-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC, the place of establishment for a company providing services via an Internet website is the place where the service provider effectively pursues an economic activity through a fixed establishment for an indefinite period of time. The presence and use of the technical means and technologies required to provide the service do not, in themselves, constitute an establishment of the provider. The place of establishment is determined by the place where the decisions about processing are made, not by the place where the technology supporting the website is located, where the website is accessed, or where the customer’s Internet service provider is located. This is confirmed by the GDPR, which applies to the processing of personal data in the context of the activities of an establishment of a controller or a processor in the EU, regardless of whether the processing takes place in the EU or not. References:

• E-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC, Article 2(a), Recital 191
• GDPR, Article 3(1)2

According to the GDPR, pseudonymization is a technique that replaces or removes information in a data set that identifies an individual. Pseudonymized data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, which is kept separately and subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure non-attribution1. Pseudonymization is not a method of anonymization, which means that the data is irreversibly altered in such a way that a data subject can no longer be identified2. Pseudonymized data is still considered personal data and subject to the GDPR, but it benefits from some relaxations of the rules, such as the possibility of further processing for compatible purposes, the exemption from some data subject rights, and the facilitation of data transfers3.

In this scenario, Market4U is an advertising technology company that collects and processes a large amount of personal data from its contacts, including sensitive data such as birth date and salary. This data can be used to gain insights into the preferences and behavior of its potential customers, as well as to identify trends and opportunities in different industry verticals. However, this data also poses significant risks for Market4U, such as data breaches, non-compliance, reputational damage, and legal liability. Therefore, Market4U needs to apply the principle of data minimization, which means that it should only collect and process the data that is necessary and relevant for its purposes, and delete the data that is no longer needed4.

One of the ways that Market4U can achieve data minimization is by pseudonymizing the personal data that it uses for analysis. By doing so, Market4U can reduce the risks associated with the processing of personal data, while still retaining the utility and value of the data for its purposes. Pseudonymization can also help Market4U to comply with other GDPR principles, such as purpose limitation, storage limitation, and integrity and confidentiality5. Pseudonymization can also enable Market4U to rely on legitimate interests as a legal basis for the processing of personal data for analysis, as long as it conducts a balancing test and respects the rights and interests of the data subjects6.

Therefore, the best way that Sandy can gain the insights that Dan seeks while still minimizing risks for Market4U is to conduct analysis only on pseudonymized personal data. This option would allow Market4U to use the data for its legitimate business purposes, without compromising the privacy and security of the data subjects.

The other options are incorrect because:

• A. Conducting analysis only on anonymized personal data would not be feasible or effective for Market4U, as anonymization is a very difficult and complex process that requires the removal or alteration of any information that can identify an individual, directly or indirectly. Anonymization may also result in the loss of accuracy, quality, and utility of the data, which would undermine the value and purpose of the analysis. Moreover, anonymization is irreversible, which means that Market4U would not be able to restore the original data if needed2.
• C. Deleting all data collected prior to May 2018 after conducting the trend analysis would not be compliant with the GDPR, as it would violate the principle of storage limitation, which requires that personal data should be kept only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. Market4U cannot justify the retention of the data for longer than needed, especially if the data is outdated, irrelevant, or excessive. Moreover, deleting the data after the analysis would not eliminate the risks associated with the processing of the data, such as data breaches or unauthorized access4.
• D. Procuring a third party to conduct the analysis and delete the data from Market4U’s systems would not be a good solution for Market4U, as it would involve the transfer of personal data to another data controller or processor, which would require additional safeguards and obligations under the GDPR. Market4U would still be responsible for ensuring the compliance and security of the data, and would have to enter into a data processing agreement with the third party, as well as inform and obtain the consent of the data subjects, if applicable. Furthermore, procuring a third party would entail additional costs and risks for Market4U, such as losing control and visibility over the data, or exposing the data to unauthorized or unlawful processing by the third party7.

References: 1 Article 4(5) of the GDPR2 Anonymisation | ICO23 Pseudonymisation | ICO34 Data minimisation | ICO45 Guidelines 4/2019 on Article 25 Data Protection by Design and by Default | European Data Protection Board56 Legitimate interests | ICO67 Contracts | ICO7.

According to the UK GDPR, consent means “any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her” 1. One of the requirements for consent to be informed is that the data subject should be aware of the identity of the controller who is processing the personal data 2. In this scenario, Ms. Iman only gave consent to Liem to process her personal data for marketing purposes, but she was not informed that JaphSoft, a third-party controller, would also access and process her personal data. Therefore, her consent was not valid in regard to JaphSoft, as she did not know who was processing her personal data and for what purposes. References:

• UK GDPR Article 4 (11)
• UK GDPR Recital 42

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Online Behavioural Advertising (OBA) means the collection of data from a particular computer or device regarding web viewing behaviours over time and across multiple web domains not under Common Control for the purpose of using such data to predict web user preferences or interests to deliver online advertising to that particular computer or device based on the preferences or interests inferred from such web viewing behaviours1. OBA is subject to the EU law on consent to the processing of personal data, which requires a clear affirmative action by the data subject indicating his or her agreement to the processing2. The consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous, and it can be withdrawn at any time2. The consent must also be obtained prior to the collection and use of data for OBA purposes3. Therefore, Brady Box’s OBA practice is most likely to be

According to the GDPR, any transfer of personal data to a third country or an international organisation must be based on an adequacy decision by the Commission, appropriate safeguards by the data exporter and importer, or derogations for specific situations1. In this scenario, InstaHR is an Australian based company that processes personal data on behalf of ProStorage, a Dutch based company. Australia is not recognised by the Commission as a country that provides an adequate level of data protection2, so the adequacy option is not available. Binding corporate rules (BCRs) are internal rules adopted by multinational groups of companies or organisations that define their global policy with regard to the international transfers of personal data within the same corporate group to entities located in countries that do not provide an adequate level of protection3. However, BCRs are not applicable in this case, as InstaHR is not part of the same corporate group as ProStorage. Explicit consent of employees is a possible derogation for specific situations, but it is not a reliable or practical transfer mechanism, as it must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous, and it can be withdrawn at any time4. Therefore, the most suitable transfer mechanism for using InstaHR is standard contractual clauses (SCCs). SCCs are contractual clauses that have been pre-approved by the Commission and that provide appropriate safeguards for data protection when transferring personal data from the EU/EEA to third countries. SCCs are legally binding and enforceable by data subjects, and they impose obligations on both the data exporter and the data importer. SCCs are widely used by data controllers and processors as a transfer mechanism under the GDPR. References: 1: Art. 44 GDPR - General principle for transfers22: Adequacy decisions - European Commission13: Binding corporate rules - European Commission14: Article 7 of the GDPR. : Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - European Commission1.

Convention 108 was the first legally binding international instrument in the data protection field, adopted by the Council of Europe in 19811. However, it had some limitations that led to the creation of the Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) by the European Union in 19952. One of the main failings of Convention 108 was that it was implemented in a fragmented manner by a small number of states, resulting in divergent and inconsistent national laws and practices3. The Data Protection Directive aimed to harmonize the data protection rules within the EU and to ensure a high level of protection for individuals’ rights and freedoms2. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because Convention 108 did account for the rapid growth of the Internet by allowing for amendments and protocols to adapt to technological developments1. Option B is incorrect because Convention 108 did include protections for sensitive personal data, such as those revealing racial origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health, or sexual life1. Option D is incorrect because Convention 108 did not prescribe specific penalties for violations of data protection rights, but left it to the Parties to adopt appropriate sanctions and remedies1. References:

• Convention 108 and Protocols
• CIPP/E Certification
• Convention 108+ and the Data Protection Framework of the EU

Sandy should give this feedback to Dan and the marketing team, as it reflects the principle of data minimization, which requires that personal data collected must be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purposes of the processing1. Collecting birth date and salary information from customers who want to download white papers or register for events is not necessary for those purposes, and may pose risks for data protection and security. Moreover, such information may fall under the category of special data, which requires explicit consent from the data subjects and can only be processed under certain conditions2. The other options do not comply with the principle of data minimization, as they still involve collecting more data than needed, even if they are optional or in brackets. References:

• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 23, section 3.1
• CIPP/E Certification, page 18, section 3.1
• The Ultimate CIPP/E Study Guide for 2023, page 16, section 3.1
• Principles - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Article 5
• Special categories of personal data - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Article 9

The reason why the consent provided by Ms. Iman would not be considered valid in regard to JaphSoft is not because she did not provide her consent for her personal data to be shared with EcoMick, but because she was not told which controller would be processing her personal data. JaphSoft is a controller, as it determines the purpose and means of the processing of personal data, which is to improve its marketing optimization models and to provide better services to its customers. JaphSoft does not act only on the instructions of Liem and EcoMick, who are the original controllers of the personal data, but rather uses the data for its own benefit and interest. Therefore, JaphSoft should have obtained a separate consent from Ms. Iman, or relied on another lawful basis, such as legitimate interest, to process her personal data. Ms. Iman only gave consent to Liem, not to JaphSoft, and she was not informed that her personal data would be shared with or processed by another controller.

A multinational company that is appointing a mandatory data protection officer (DPO) must also consult national derogations to evaluate if there are additional cases to be considered in relation to the matter. According to Article 37 (1) of the GDPR, a DPO must be designated by the controller or the processor in any case where: (a) the processing is carried out by a public authority or body, except for courts acting in their judicial capacity; (b) the core activities of the controller or the processor consist of processing operations which, by virtue of their nature, their scope and/or their purposes, require regular and systematic monitoring of data subjects on a large scale; or © the core activities of the controller or the processor consist of processing on a large scale of special categories of data or personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences 1. However, Article 37 (4) of the GDPR also allows Member States to provide for additional cases where a DPO must be designated by law 1. Therefore, a multinational company must consult the national laws of the EU jurisdictions in which it operates to ensure that it complies with any additional requirements for appointing a DPO.

The other options are not correct because they are not directly related to the appointment of a DPO. Conducting a Data Protection Privacy Assessment, assessing the number of employees, and revising the data processing activities are all good practices for ensuring compliance with the GDPR, but they are not mandatory actions for designating a DPO. Moreover, the number of employees is not a relevant criterion for appointing a DPO, as the GDPR does not set any threshold based on the size of the organization 2. References: 1: Article 37 of the GDPR 2: Guidelines on Data Protection Officers (‘DPOs’)

According to Article 82 of the GDPR1, any person who has suffered material or non-material damage as a result of an infringement of the GDPR shall have the right to receive compensation from the controller or processor for the damage suffered. Any controller involved in processing shall be liable for the damage caused by processing which infringes the GDPR. Where more than one controller or processor, or both a controller and a processor, are involved in the same processing and where they are responsible for any damage caused by processing, each controller or processor shall be held liable for the entire damage in order to ensure effective compensation of the data subject. Therefore, Javier can sue any one of the EVETFIT branches that were involved in processing his personal data without his consent and in violation of his rights, and he can claim full compensation from that branch. The branch that pays the compensation can then claim back from the other branches involved in the same processing that part of the compensation corresponding to their part of responsibility for the damage. References: 1 Art. 82 GDPR – Right to compensation and liability - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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You may want to consult the official sources of information on this topic, such as the CIPP/E Certification page, the Free CIPP/E Study Guide, or the CIPP/E Study guides, Class notes & Summaries. These resources may help you prepare for the CIPP/E exam and find the answer to your question. Alternatively, you may want to contact a certified information privacy professional or a data protection officer who can assist you with your query.

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The GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of data subjects who are in the EU, regardless of their nationality or residence. This means that non-EU residents who are physically located in the EU are protected by the GDPR, and EU residents who are outside the EU are not. However, this does not mean that non-EU residents who are outside the EU can be asked to waive their GDPR rights by a company that is subject to the GDPR. The GDPR does not allow such waivers, as they would undermine the essence of the fundamental rights and freedoms of data subjects. The GDPR also requires that data subjects are provided with clear and transparent information about the processing of their personal data, and that they give their consent freely, specifically, informedly and unambiguously. A blanket waiver of GDPR rights does not meet these criteria, and would therefore be invalid and unenforceable.

References:

•GDPR Article 3 - Territorial scope1

•GDPR Article 7 - Conditions for consent2

•GDPR Article 25 - Data protection by design and by default3

•GDPR Recital 171 - Relationship with previously concluded agreements4

The steps listed in the question are part of a best practice framework for implementing a secure BYOD program, which allows employees to use their personal devices to access organizational data and applications. A BYOD program poses significant privacy and security risks, such as data leakage, unauthorized access, malware infection, and compliance violations. Therefore, an organization should follow a comprehensive approach to discover, monitor, manage, and secure the devices, apps, and data involved in a BYOD program. This approach can help the organization meet the GDPR requirements for data protection by design and by default, data security, accountability, and data breach notification. References:

• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 15, section 2.3.3
• CIPP/E Certification, page 10, section 1.1.2
• Cipp-e Study guides, Class notes & Summaries, document “CIPP/E Exam Summary 2023”, page 42, section 2.3.3

According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a data processor is a natural or legal person, agency, public authority, or any other body who processes personal data on behalf of a data controller. A data controller is a natural or legal person, agency, public authority, or any other body who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. The GDPR imposes specific obligations and responsibilities on both data controllers and data processors, and requires them to enter into a written contract or other legal act that sets out the subject matter, duration, nature, and purpose of the processing, as well as the obligations and rights of the data controller.

In this scenario, BHealthy is the data controller, as it determines the purpose and means of collecting and sharing its customer information with Natural Insight. Natural Insight is the data processor, as it processes the customer information on behalf of BHealthy for the purpose of determining the price point for BHealthy’s new sunscreens. However, Natural Insight also intends to use the customer information for its own purpose of improving its algorithms, which may not be aligned with BHealthy’s purpose or instructions. This may constitute a breach of the data processing contract and the GDPR, as the data processor must only process the personal data on documented instructions from the data controller, unless required to do so by EU or member state law (Article 28(3)(a) of the GDPR).

Therefore, the only case in which Natural Insight’s use of BHealthy’s data for improvement of its algorithms would be considered data processor activity is if Natural Insight receives express contractual instructions from BHealthy to use its data for improving its algorithms. This would mean that BHealthy has given its consent and authorization for Natural Insight to process the data for that specific purpose, and that Natural Insight is acting in accordance with BHealthy’s instructions. In this case, Natural Insight would still be bound by the data processing contract and the GDPR, and would have to comply with the other obligations and requirements of a data processor, such as ensuring the security of the data, respecting the conditions for engaging another processor, assisting the data controller in ensuring compliance with the GDPR, and deleting or returning the data to the data controller after the end of the service.

The other options are not valid cases for data processor activity, as they do not involve the data controller’s instructions or consent. If Natural Insight uses BHealthy’s data for improving price point predictions only for BHealthy, it may still be processing the data for a different purpose than the one for which it was collected and shared, and without BHealthy’s knowledge or approval. If Natural Insight agrees to be fully liable for its use of BHealthy’s customer information in its product improvement activities, it may still be violating the data processing contract and the GDPR, as it is not acting on behalf of the data controller, but for its own benefit. If Natural Insight satisfies the transparency requirement by notifying BHealthy’s customers of its plans to use their information for its product improvement activities, it may still be infringing the data controller’s rights and obligations, as it is not the data controller’s role to inform the data subjects of the processing activities, and it may not have a lawful basis for processing the data for its own purpose.

References:

• GDPR
• Data Controllers and Processors - GDPR EU
• Who does the UK GDPR apply to? | ICO
• What Activities Count as Processing Under the GDPR?
• What constitutes data processing? - European Commission

Article 8 of the ECHR protects the right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence. However, this right is not absolute and can be subject to limitations by a public authority in accordance with the law and for a legitimate aim. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has developed a two-stage test to determine whether such limitations are justified. First, the court must examine whether there is a legitimate aim pursued by the public authority, such as national security, public safety or the prevention of crime. Second, the court must assess whether the means used by the public authority are appropriate and necessary to achieve that aim, taking into account all relevant factors such as proportionality, necessity and less restrictive alternatives12. Therefore, the right to privacy is not an absolute right but a qualified one that has to be balanced against other rights under the ECHR. References:

• Article 8 - Protection of personal data
• Your right to respect for private and family life
• Right to respect for private and family life
• Guide on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
• European Convention on Human Rights - Article 8

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The GDPR provides more latitude for a company to process data beyond its original collection purpose when the data has been pseudonymized, which means that the data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information. Pseudonymization is a technique that reduces the linkability of personal data with the data subject, and enhances the security and privacy of the data processing. According to the GDPR, pseudonymization is one of the measures that can help the company to implement the principles of data protection by design and by default, and to demonstrate compliance with the GDPR obligations. Moreover, the GDPR states that the further processing of pseudonymized data for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes is not considered to be incompatible with the initial purposes, provided that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the rights and freedoms of the data subjects. Therefore, pseudonymization can enable the company to use the data for other purposes that are beneficial for society or for innovation, without compromising the privacy of the individuals. References:

• GDPR, Article 4 (5), Article 5 (1) (b), Article 6 (4) (e), Article 25, Article 32 (1) (a), Article 40 (2) (d), Article 89
• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 17, section 2.4.1
• CIPP/E Certification, page 12, section 1.1.3
• Cipp-e Study guides, Class notes & Summaries, document “CIPP/E Exam Summary 2023”, page 45, section 2.4.1
• [Pseudonymisation techniques and best practices]

According to Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR, the Gummy Bear Company potentially violated its breach notification obligations by allowing Sam to copy and use the personal data of its customers in Ireland without their consent or authorization. A personal data breach is defined as a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed (Article 4(12)). The Gummy Bear Company, as a data controller, is required to notify the competent supervisory authority of the personal data breach without undue delay and, where feasible, not later than 72 hours after having become aware of it, unless the personal data breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons (Article 33(1)). The notification should include the nature of the personal data breach, the categories and approximate number of data subjects and personal data records concerned, the likely consequences of the personal data breach, and the measures taken or proposed to address the personal data breach (Article 33(3)). The Gummy Bear Company is also required to communicate the personal data breach to the affected data subjects without undue delay, if the personal data breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons (Article 34(1)). The communication should describe the nature of the personal data breach and the measures taken or proposed to address the personal data breach (Article 34(2)).

Therefore, the Gummy Bear Company should analyze and evaluate all of its breach notification obligations, taking into account the nature and circumstances of the personal data breach, the type and sensitivity of the personal data involved, the potential impact and harm to the data subjects, and the applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdictions where the data subjects reside. The Gummy Bear Company should also document the personal data breach and the remedial actions taken, and cooperate with the supervisory authorities and the data subjects as required by the GDPR.

References: GDPR, Articles 4(12), 33, 341; EDPB Guidelines 01/2021 on Examples regarding Data Breach Notification2

ISO 31700 is an international standard that provides high-level requirements and recommendations for organizations that use privacy by design (PbD) in the development, maintenance and operation of consumer goods and services. PbD is a concept that aims to integrate privacy into products, services and systems by default, following seven main principles: proactive not reactive, privacy as the default, privacy embedded into design, full functionality, end-to-end security, visibility and transparency, and respect for user privacy. PbD is also a legal requirement under many prominent privacy regulations across the world, such as the GDPR. ISO 31700 is based on a consumer-centric approach, where the consumer’s privacy rights and preferences are placed at the center of product development and operation.

References: Meet the new ISO 31700 standard for Privacy by Design (PbD); 7 Steps to Comply with ISO 31700-1:2023; Privacy by Design: Embracing ISO 31700-1:2023’s Consumer Protection Guidelines.

According to the GDPR, a transfer of personal data to a third country or an international organisation may take place only if the conditions laid down in Chapter V of the GDPR are complied with by the controller and processor, including for onward transfers of personal data from the third country or an international organisation to another third country or to another international organisation1. A third country is any country outside of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA)2. Therefore, a transfer impact assessment is only required when personal data is transferred to a third country or an international organisation that does not provide an adequate level of data protection, as recognised by the European Commission3. HRYourWay is a German based company, and Germany is a member state of the EU and the EEA. Thus, HRYourWay is not located in a third country, and no transfer impact assessment is needed for transferring personal data to it. The other options are incorrect, as they are not relevant to the question of whether a transfer impact assessment is required or not. References:

• GDPR, Chapter V
• GDPR, Article 4 (24)
• GDPR, Article 45

 The “one-stop-shop” mechanism of the GDPR is a system of co-operation and consistency procedures that aims to ensure that the data protection regulation is enforced uniformly across all member states and calls on the data protection authorities (DPAs) across member states to co-operate with each other and the Commission to ensure consistent application of the GDPR1. The “one-stop-shop” mechanism applies to organisations that conduct cross-border data processing, which means that they process personal data in the context of the activities of their establishments in more than one member state, or that they target or monitor data subjects in more than one member state1. Under the “one-stop-shop” mechanism, such organisations will have to deal primarily with the DPA of the member state where they have their main establishment or their single establishment in the EU, which will act as their lead supervisory authority for all matters related to their cross-border data processing1. The lead supervisory authority will co-ordinate with other concerned supervisory authorities, which are the DPAs of the member states where the data subjects are affected by the data processing1. The lead supervisory authority will have the competence to adopt binding decisions regarding measures to ensure compliance with the GDPR, such as imposing administrative fines or ordering the suspension of data flows1. However, the “one-stop-shop” mechanism does not prevent the concerned supervisory authorities from acting against organisations in exceptional cases, even if they do not have any type of establishment in the member state of the respective authority1. These exceptional cases include the following situations2:

• When a complaint is lodged with a supervisory authority, the subject matter relates only to an establishment in its member state or substantially affects data subjects only in its member state;
• When a supervisory authority is addressing a possible infringement related to the offering of goods or services to data subjects in its member state or to the monitoring of their behaviour in its member state;
• When a supervisory authority adopts provisional measures intended to produce legal effects in its own member state;
• When an urgent need to act arises in order to protect the rights and freedoms of data subjects. In these cases, the concerned supervisory authority will inform the lead supervisory authority and the other concerned supervisory authorities, and will try to reach a consensus on the action to be taken2. If no consensus is reached, the consistency mechanism will apply, which involves the intervention of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to issue a binding decision on the matter2. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. References: Art. 60 GDPR – Cooperation between the lead supervisory authority and the other supervisory authorities concerned, Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3)

According to Article 13 of the GDPR, the controller (in this case, the electricity supplier) has the obligation to provide the data subject (in this case, the customer) with information about the processing of their personal data, including the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, if any. However, before providing such information, the controller must verify the identity of the data subject, to ensure that the information is not disclosed to unauthorized persons. This verification can be done by other means than the personal data already collected, such as asking for additional information, sending a verification code, or using a secure online portal. The other options (A, B, and C) are not relevant for this verification, as they do not relate to the identity of the data subject, but to the scope, purpose, and history of the processing. References:

• Article 13 of the GDPR
• The right to be informed (transparency) (Article 13 & 14 GDPR)
• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)

According to the GDPR, consent is one of the lawful bases for processing personal data1. Consent means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her2. Therefore, consent must be specific to each purpose of processing and cannot be bundled with other purposes3. If a company wants to use personal data for a new purpose that is not compatible with the original purpose for which consent was given, it must obtain a new consent from the data subjects for the new processing4. Simply informing the data subjects of the new purpose or updating the privacy notice is not sufficient, as it does not imply the data subject’s agreement to the new processing. Proceeding with the new processing without obtaining a new consent would be unlawful and could result in fines and sanctions5. References:

• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 23, section 4.1.1
• GDPR, Article 4 (11)
• GDPR, Recital 32
• GDPR, Article 6 (4)
• GDPR, Article 83 (5) (a)

According to the GDPR, the processing of personal data obtained through monitoring software must be lawful, fair, and transparent. This means that the employer must inform the employees about the nature, extent, and reasons for monitoring, and the possible consequences of non-compliance with the company’s policies. The employer must also have a legitimate interest or another lawful basis for processing the employees’ data, and respect their rights and freedoms. The employer must also comply with the national laws and guidelines of each member state where it operates, which may impose additional conditions or limitations on employee monitoring. In this case, Building Block did not inform the employee from Italy that the security software would also monitor his computer activity and location, and did not specify the purpose and scope of such monitoring. Therefore, the employee could not reasonably expect that his personal data would be processed in this way, and could not exercise his rights under the GDPR, such as the right to access, rectify, or object to the processing. Moreover, the employer did not conduct a proper assessment of the necessity and proportionality of the monitoring, and did not consider less intrusive alternatives to achieve its security goals. Therefore, the employer could face legal challenges from the employee, the Italian supervisory authority, or the labor courts, if it decides to apply disciplinary measures based on the data obtained through the monitoring software. The employer could also face fines or sanctions for violating the GDPR and the Italian data protection law. References: GDPR requirements for employee monitoring: rules to follow, Can Your Organisation Monitor Employees’ Personal Communications?, ICO publishes guidance to ensure lawful monitoring in the workplace, [Guidelines on processing personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications]

According to the GDPR, the data subject has the right to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed, and, where that is the case, access to the personal data and the following information: (a) the purposes of the processing; (b) the categories of personal data concerned; © the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations; (d) where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period; (e) the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing; (f) the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority; (g) where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source; (h) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject1. The data subject also has the right to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her2. Therefore, options A, B and D are valid data access requests that ABC Hotel Chain and XYZ Travel Agency have to honor, as they fall within the scope of the right of access and rectification. However, option C is not a valid data access request, as it involves the right to erasure, which is a separate right from the right of access. The right to erasure, also known as the right to be forgotten, entitles the data subject to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies: (a) the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed; (b) the data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to point (a) of Article 6(1), or point (a) of Article 9(2), and where there is no other legal ground for the processing; © the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2); (d) the personal data have been unlawfully processed; (e) the personal data have to be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject; (f) the personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1)3. However, the right to erasure is not absolute and does not apply where processing is necessary: (a) for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information; (b) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller; © for reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance with points (h) and (i) of Article 9(2) as well as Article 9(3); (d) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) in so far as the right referred to in paragraph 1 is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing; or (e) for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims4. In this scenario, Mike’s request to obtain access and erasure of his personal data while keeping his rewards membership is not a valid data access request, as it contradicts the right to erasure. If Mike wants to exercise his right to erasure, he has to withdraw his consent for the processing of his personal data by ABC Hotel Chain and XYZ Travel Agency, which means that he cannot keep his rewards membership, as it is based on the processing of his personal data. Moreover, ABC Hotel Chain and XYZ Travel Agency may have other legal grounds for retaining his personal data, such as compliance with a legal obligation or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. Therefore, option C is the correct answer, as it is the only situation where ABC Hotel Chain and XYZ Travel Agency do not have to honor Mike’s data access request. References: 1: Article 15 of the GDPR; 2: Article 16 of the GDPR; 3: Article 17(1) of the GDPR; 4: Article 17(3) of the GDPR; Free CIPP/E Study Guide, pages 33-35.

 The GDPR aims to harmonize the data protection rules across the EU and to ensure consistent and effective enforcement of those rules. However, the GDPR also recognizes that there may be some differences in the interpretation and application of the law among the member states, depending on their national legislation, culture and practices. Therefore, the GDPR introduces the concept of the “main establishment” of a controller or processor, which is the place where the decisions on the purposes and means of the processing of personal data are taken in the EU1. The main establishment determines which national supervisory authority will act as the lead authority for the cross-border processing activities of that controller or processor, and which national law will apply in case of a dispute or a complaint2. The Article 29 Working Party, which is an advisory body composed of representatives of the national supervisory authorities, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Commission, has issued guidelines on how to identify the main establishment of a controller or processor under the GDPR3. The guidelines emphasize that the main establishment must reflect the reality of the processing activities and the effective and real exercise of management power over those activities. The guidelines also warn against the practice of “forum shopping”, which occurs when a controller or processor designates its main establishment in a member state with the most flexible or lenient data protection regime, regardless of the actual location of the decision-making or the data processing. The guidelines state that such a practice is forbidden under the GDPR, and that the supervisory authorities will closely monitor and verify the criteria used by the controllers or processors to determine their main establishment. If the supervisory authorities find that the main establishment does not correspond to the factual situation, they may challenge the designation and apply the relevant corrective measures4. References: 1 Art. 4 (16) GDPR – Definitions - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)2 Art. 56-58 GDPR – Cooperation and consistency - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)3 Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3) - European Data Protection Board4 Ibid, p. 14-15.

The GDPR applies to the processing of personal data in the context of the activities of an establishment of a controller or a processor in the EU, regardless of whether the processing takes place in the EU or not. The GDPR also applies to the processing of personal data of data subjects who are in the EU by a controller or processor not established in the EU, where the processing activities are related to the offering of goods or services to such data subjects in the EU or the monitoring of their behaviour as far as their behaviour takes place within the EU1. Therefore, after leaving the EU under the terms of Brexit, the UK became a third country for the purposes of the GDPR, meaning that personal data transfers from the EU to the UK are subject to the rules on international data transfers under Chapter V of the GDPR2. In order to ensure the continuity and stability of data flows between the EU and the UK, the UK sought an adequacy decision from the European Commission, which is a formal recognition that a third country provides an equivalent level of data protection to that of the EU3. On 28 June 2021, the European Commission adopted two adequacy decisions in respect of the UK: one for transfers under the GDPR and the other for transfers under the Law Enforcement Directive (LED)4. These decisions allow personal data to flow freely from the EU to the UK without any further safeguard being necessary, and are expected to last until 27 June 2025, unless they are amended, suspended or repealed earlier5. References:

• GDPR, Article 3
• GDPR, Chapter V
• Data protection adequacy for non-EU countries, section “Adequacy decisions”
• UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
• Adequacy, section “What does the EU GDPR adequacy decision say?”

According to Article 17 of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay and the controller has the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies: (a) the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed; (b) the data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based and where there is no other legal ground for the processing; © the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2); (d) the personal data have been unlawfully processed; (e) the personal data have to be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject; (f) the personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1). However, Article 17(3) provides that the right to erasure does not apply to the extent that processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information. Therefore, this would not be a valid ground for data subject delisting requests. References:

Article 17 of the GDPR

EDPB Guidelines 5/2019 on the criteria of the Right to be Forgotten in the search engines cases under the GDPR (part 1)

One of the main reasons why the CJEU invalidated the Privacy Shield was that it found that the US surveillance programs were not limited to what is strictly necessary and proportionate, as required by the EU law. The CJEU also criticized the lack of effective judicial remedies for EU data subjects whose data was accessed by US authorities. The Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework is intended to address these issues by introducing new safeguards to ensure that signals intelligence activities are necessary and proportionate in the pursuit of defined national security objectives, and by creating a new mechanism for EU individuals to seek redress if they believe they are unlawfully targeted by signals intelligence activities. The Framework also enhances the oversight and transparency of US surveillance practices.

References: EU–US Data Privacy Framework - Wikipedia; FACT SHEET: United States and European Commission Announce Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework | The White House; United States and European Commission Joint Statement on Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework; European Commission and United States Joint Statement on Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework; A practical approach to the new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework.

 According to Article 33 of the GDPR, processors must notify controllers without undue delay after becoming aware of a personal data breach1. Even though Leon and Fred did not disclose the data to anyone else, the unauthorized access and copying of the log files still constitutes a personal data breach2. Therefore, Techiva, as a processor, has a legal responsibility to report it to TripBliss Inc., as the controller. The other options are not legal obligations for processors, although they may be good practices or contractual terms. References:

• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 32, section 4.1.2
• CIPP/E Certification, page 27, section 4.1.2
• Cipp-e Study guides, Class notes & Summaries, page 38, section 4.1.2
• New IAPP CIPP-E Exam Practice Questions, question 141
• Processors’ responsibilities, paragraph 2

The transparency principle, as stated in Article 5(1)(a) of the GDPR, requires that personal data be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject. This principle is closely linked to the right to be informed, as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, which oblige the controller to provide the data subject with certain information about the processing of their personal data, such as the identity and contact details of the controller, the purposes and legal basis of the processing, the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, the existence of the data subject’s rights, and the retention period or criteria for the personal data. The right to be informed aims to ensure that the data subject is aware of and can verify the lawfulness of the processing, and to enable them to exercise their rights effectively. Therefore, the transparency principle is most directly related to the right to be informed. References:

• Article 5(1)(a) of the GDPR
• Article 13 of the GDPR
• Article 14 of the GDPR
• IAPP CIPP/E Study Guide, page 31

According to the GDPR, personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person1. Body temperature is a type of personal data that can reveal information about an individual’s health and therefore constitutes special category data under Article 9 of the GDPR2. However, not every activity involving personal data falls within the scope of the GDPR. The GDPR applies only to the processing of personal data wholly or partly by automated means or to the processing other than by automated means of personal data which form part of a filing system or are intended to form part of a filing system3.

In this scenario, the organization conducts body temperature checks as a part of COVID-19 monitoring. Body temperature is measured manually and is not followed by registration, documentation or other processing of an individual’s personal data. This means that the organization does not use any automated means to collect, store, or process the body temperature data, nor does it create or intend to create a filing system that contains such data. Therefore, this practice does not involve any processing of personal data within the meaning of the GDPR and is not subject to its rules and obligations.

The other options are incorrect because:

• A. Body temperature is considered personal data, as it can be linked to an identifiable natural person and reveal information about their health2.
• C. Body temperature is not considered pseudonymous data, as it is not processed in a way that the data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information4.
• D. The practice is not for the purpose of alleviating extreme risks to public health, as it is not based on any legal obligation, public interest, or vital interest that would justify the processing of special category data under Article 9 of the GDPR5.

References: 1 Article 4(1) of the GDPR2 Policy Brief: Location Data Under Existing Privacy Laws | FPF23 Article 2(1) of the GDPR4 Article 4(5) of the GDPR5 Article 9(2) of the GDPR.

 According to Article 14 of the GDPR, when a controller collects personal data from a source other than the data subject, the controller must provide the data subject with certain information, such as the identity and contact details of the controller, the purposes and legal basis of the processing, the categories of personal data concerned, the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data, and the rights of the data subject. This information must be provided within a reasonable period after obtaining the personal data, but at the latest within one month, or at the time of the first communication with the data subject, or before disclosing the data to another recipient. The purpose of this provision is to ensure fair and transparent processing of personal data and to respect the right of the data subject to be informed. References:

• Article 14 of the GDPR, which specifies the information to be provided where personal data have not been obtained from the data subject.
• ICO guidance, which explains the requirements and exceptions of Article 14 of the GDPR.
• EDPB guidelines, which provide further guidance on the application of Article 14 of the GDPR.

 According to the CIPP/E study guide, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled in the case of Google Spain SL, Google Inc. v Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), Mario Costeja González1 that an Internet search engine operator is responsible for the processing of personal data that appear on web pages published by third parties, and that such operator must comply with the EU data protection law when it has an establishment in the EU. The CJEU held that Google Spain and Google Inc. were inextricably linked in their businesses, since Google Spain promoted and sold advertising space offered by Google Inc., which oriented its activity towards the inhabitants of Spain. Therefore, Google Inc. was subject to the EU data protection law through its subsidiary Google Spain, even though the personal data processing was carried out by Google Inc. outside the EU. This implies that search engines outside the EEA are also likely to be subject to the Regulation’s right to be forgotten if they have an establishment in the EU that is inextricably linked to their parent company. References: 1: CIPP/E study guide, page 16; Google Spain v AEPD and Mario Costeja González

The ECHR and the CJEU are part of two different legal systems: the Council of Europe and the European Union, respectively. The ECHR is a treaty that guarantees human rights and fundamental freedoms to individuals within the jurisdiction of its 47 member states. The CJEU is the judicial branch of the EU that ensures the uniform interpretation and application of EU law within its 27 member states. The ECHR can only hear complaints from individuals or states alleging violations of the rights enshrined in the convention, and it can only issue judgments that are binding on the respondent state. The CJEU, on the other hand, can hear cases from individuals, states, EU institutions, or national courts on any matter of EU law, and it can issue rulings that are binding on all EU member states and institutions. The CJEU can also impose sanctions or penalties on states that fail to comply with its judgments or EU law in general. Therefore, the CJEU has more power and authority to enforce EU law than the ECHR has to enforce human rights law. References: CIPP/E Certification, ECHR and the CJEU, The UK, the EU and a British Bill of Rights

According to Article 15 of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to access and receive a copy of their personal data, and other supplementary information, from the data controller1. However, this right is not absolute and may be subject to limitations or restrictions. One of the grounds for refusing or limiting a data subject access request (DSAR) is when the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, in particular because of its repetitive character1. In such cases, the controller may either charge a reasonable fee, taking into account the administrative costs of providing the information, or refuse to act on the request1. The controller must inform the data subject of the reasons for not taking action and of the possibility of lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority or seeking a judicial remedy1.

In this scenario, Jack’s DSAR is likely to be considered excessive, as he requests a copy of all personal data, including internal emails, that were sent or received by him or where he is directly or indirectly identifiable from the contents. This is a very broad and vague request, which would require the company to search and review a large amount of information, and potentially disclose confidential or sensitive data about other employees or third parties. The company has already contacted Jack, asking him to be more specific about what information he requires, but he refused to narrow the scope of his request. Therefore, the company has a valid reason to decline to provide any information, as the amount of information requested is too excessive to provide in one month, which is the general time limit for responding to a DSAR under the GDPR1. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because the company’s headquarters location is irrelevant for the purpose of the DSAR, as the GDPR applies to any processing of personal data in the context of the activities of an establishment of a controller or a processor in the EU, regardless of whether the processing takes place in the EU or not2. The company has an establishment in Ireland, where Jack worked, and therefore is subject to the GDPR.

Option C is incorrect because the company cannot agree to provide the information requested in Jack’s original DSAR within a period of 3 months, as this would violate the data subject’s right of access and the principle of accountability under the GDPR. The company can only extend the time limit to respond to a DSAR by a further two months if the request is complex or if the controller receives a number of requests from the same data subject1. However, the company must inform the data subject of any such extension within one month of receipt of the request, together with the reasons for the delay1. In this case, the company has not done so, and has instead asked Jack to be more specific about his request.

Option D is incorrect because the company cannot provide all requested information except for the emails, as this would not comply with the data subject’s right of access and the principle of transparency under the GDPR. The company must provide the data subject with a copy of the personal data undergoing processing, unless this adversely affects the rights and freedoms of others1. The emails are part of the personal data undergoing processing, and the company cannot exclude them from the DSAR without a valid reason. The company must also provide the data subject with the following supplementary information, unless the data subject already has it1:

• the purposes of the processing;
• the categories of personal data concerned;
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations;
• where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
• the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing;
• the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
• where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source;
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

References:

• Right of access
• Territorial scope

Article 82 of the GDPR introduces a right to compensation for damage caused as a result of an infringement of the GDPR1. Article 82 (1) states that any person who has suffered material or non-material damage as a result of an infringement of the GDPR shall have the right to receive compensation from the controller or processor for the damage suffered1. Article 82 (2) states that any controller involved in processing shall be liable for the damage caused by processing which infringes the GDPR1. A processor shall be liable for the damage caused by processing only where it has not complied with obligations of the GDPR specifically directed to processors or where it has acted outside or contrary to lawful instructions of the controller1. Article 82 (3) states that a controller or processor shall be exempt from liability under paragraph 2 if it proves that it is not in any way responsible for the event giving rise to the damage1. In this case, Jack is liable for the damage caused by the data breach, as he violated the GDPR by posting the patient’s name and health information, along with disparaging comments, on a social media website. This constitutes an infringement of the GDPR, as it violates the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency (Article 5 (1) (a)), purpose limitation (Article 5 (1) (b)), data minimisation (Article 5 (1) ©), accuracy (Article 5 (1) (d)), integrity and confidentiality (Article 5 (1) (f)), and the rights of the data subject (Articles 12-23)1. The pharmaceutical company is not liable for the damage caused by the data breach, as it can prove that it is not in any way responsible for the event giving rise to the damage. The company provided privacy training to Jack, informed him of the privacy policy, obtained his consent, and dismissed him as soon as the breach was discovered. Therefore, the company complied with the obligations of the GDPR, such as the accountability principle (Article 5 (2)), the data protection by design and by default principle (Article 25), the security of processing principle (Article 32), and the notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority principle (Article 33)1. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. References: Art. 82 GDPR – Right to compensation and liability, Article 82 GDPR - GDPRhub

The GDPR defines data concerning health as a special category of personal data that is subject to specific processing conditions and safeguards. The GDPR prohibits the processing of such data unless one of the exceptions in Article 9 applies. One of these exceptions is the explicit consent of the data subject, which means that the data subject has given a clear and affirmative indication of their agreement to the processing of their health data. Another exception is when the processing is necessary for reasons of public interest in the area of public health, such as protecting against serious cross-border threats to health or ensuring high standards of quality and safety of health care. A third exception is when the processing is necessary for the purposes of preventive or occupational medicine, for the assessment of the working capacity of the employee, medical diagnosis, the provision of health or social care or treatment or the management of health or social care systems and services. These exceptions are based on the principle of necessity, which means that the processing must be strictly necessary for a specific purpose and cannot be achieved by other means.

In the given scenario, the journalist does not fall under any of these exceptions. The journalist is not a health professional, a public authority, or a person who has obtained the explicit consent of the data subject. The journalist is not processing the data for any legitimate purpose related to public health, medical care, or social protection. The journalist is merely pursuing their own interest in publishing a story that may or may not be in the public interest. The journalist is not respecting the data subject’s rights and freedoms, especially their right to privacy and confidentiality. Therefore, the journalist would be least likely to be allowed to engage in the collection, use, and disclosure of the data subject’s sensitive medical information without their knowledge or consent. References:

• Article 4 (15) and Article 9 of the GDPR
• Health data | ICO
• What does the GDPR mean for personal data in medical reports?
• Sensitive data and medical confidentiality - FutureLearn
• Health data and data privacy: storing sensitive data under GDPR

According to the Treaty on European Union (TEU), the European Parliament shall, jointly with the Council, exercise legislative and budgetary functions. It shall also exercise functions of political control and consultation as laid down in the Treaties1. The Council of the European Union, also known as the Council, is the institution that represents the governments of the Member States. Together with the European Parliament, it adopts European legislation and coordinates the policies of the Member States2. The other options are not correct because: (A) The European Commission is the institution that proposes and implements EU policies, ensures the application of EU law, and represents the Union in international affairs3; (B) The Article 29 Working Party was an advisory body composed of representatives of the national data protection authorities, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Commission. It was replaced by the European Data Protection Board in 20184; (D) The European Data Protection Board is an independent body that ensures the consistent application of the General Data Protection Regulation and promotes cooperation among the national data protection authorities5. References: 1: Article 14(1) of the TEU; 2: The Council of the European Union; 3: The European Commission; 4: Article 29 Working Party; 5: [European Data Protection Board].

The right to data portability only applies when the processing is based on the data subject’s consent or on a contract with the data subject12. Therefore, if the processing is necessary for a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller, the right to data portability does not apply12. This is because the data subject does not have a direct influence on the purpose or the means of the processing in such cases3. References: 1: Article 20 of the GDPR 2: Right to data portability | ICO 3: The right to data portability (Article 20 of the GDPR)

 The GDPR requires that personal data be kept for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed1. However, the GDPR also allows member states to provide for more specific rules on the processing of employees’ personal data in the employment context, including the retention periods for erasure and deletion of categories of personal data2. Therefore, the employer should securely store the data that is required to be kept under local law, such as tax records, pension records, or health and safety records34. The employer should also ensure that the data is protected from unauthorized or unlawful access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage1. The employer should not store the data for longer than necessary or for purposes other than those for which the data was collected, unless the employee has given consent or there is another legal basis for doing so13. References: 1: Article 5 of the GDPR 2: Article 88 of the GDPR 3: Data Protection and GDPR in the Workplace | Factsheets | CIPD 4: How to Manage the Retention of Employee Data | GDPR Blog

According to the GDPR, a data breach must be notified to the supervisory authority of the member state where the controller or processor is established, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons1. The GDPR defines a controller as "the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data"2. The GDPR also specifies that a controller or processor is considered to be established in the Union if it has “an effective and real exercise of activity through stable arrangements” in the Union, regardless of its legal form or location of its headquarters3.

In this scenario, Who-R-U is not a controller established in the Union, because it does not have any stable arrangements in the Union that involve the processing of personal data. The company only offers its services to Canadians, and does not target or monitor individuals in the Union. The fact that it has purchased the naming rights for a building in Germany, which comes with a few offices, does not constitute an effective and real exercise of activity in the Union, as the offices do not include any technology or infrastructure for processing personal data, and are only used by executives while traveling internationally. Therefore, Who-R-U is not subject to the GDPR’s data breach notification obligation, and is not required to notify the local German DPA about the laptop theft.

References:

• Art. 33 GDPR – Notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority
• Art. 4 GDPR – Definitions
• Art. 3 GDPR – Territorial scope
• Guidelines 9/2022 on personal data breach notification under GDPR
• Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR

I hope this helps you understand the GDPR and data breach notification better. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me. ?

 Under the GDPR, email marketing requires explicit and unambiguous consent from the recipients, meaning that they must actively agree to receive marketing communications, and the process for obtaining this consent must be clear and transparent. A prior opt-in consent is the most common and reliable way to demonstrate compliance with this requirement, as it involves a positive action from the data subject, such as ticking a box, clicking a button, or filling a form. A pre-checked box, a notice, or an opt-out option are not sufficient to obtain valid consent, as they do not indicate a clear expression of the data subject’s will. However, there is an exception to the consent rule for existing customers, known as the “soft opt-in”. This means that a company can send email marketing messages to its customers without prior consent, if the following conditions are met:

• The company obtained the customer’s contact details in the course of a sale or negotiations for a sale of a product or service;
• The company only sends marketing messages about its own similar products or services;
• The company gives the customer a clear opportunity to opt out of receiving such messages both when first collecting the details and in every subsequent message.

References: GDPR Article 4(11), GDPR Article 6(1)(a), GDPR Article 7, GDPR Recital 32, GDPR Recital 47, GDPR for Marketing: The Definitive Guide for 2023 - SuperOffice, A Guide to GDPR Compliance for Email Marketers in 2023

 Article 9 of the GDPR prohibits the processing of special categories of personal data, which are data that reveal sensitive information about the data subject and may pose a high risk to their rights and freedoms. The GDPR defines 10 types of personal data as special categories, which are:

• personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin;
• personal data revealing political opinions;
• personal data revealing religious or philosophical beliefs;
• personal data revealing trade union membership;
• genetic data;
• biometric data (where used for identification purposes);
• data concerning health;
• data concerning a person’s sex life; and
• data concerning a person’s sexual orientation.

Among the answer choices, only option C is not one of these categories, as financial data is not considered to reveal any sensitive information about the data subject. However, financial data is still subject to the general principles and rules of the GDPR, such as lawfulness, fairness, transparency, accuracy, security, etc. References:

• Special category data | ICO
• Art. 9 GDPR Processing of special categories of personal data
• Special Categories of Data - International Association of Privacy Professionals

According to Article 28(3)(f) of the GDPR, the written agreement between the controller and the processor must include an obligation on the processor to assist the controller in ensuring compliance with the controller’s obligations pursuant to Articles 32 to 36 of the GDPR. These obligations include notifying the supervisory authority and the data subjects about personal data breaches, as well as conducting data protection impact assessments and consulting with the supervisory authority when required. The processor must assist the controller by taking appropriate technical and organisational measures, insofar as this is possible, and considering the nature of the processing and the information available to the processor. References:

• GDPR Article 28(3)(f)
• CIPP/E Textbook, Chapter 6, Section 6.2.2, page 154
• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 18

According to Article 28(2) of the GDPR, the processor may not engage another processor (sub-processor) without the prior specific or general written authorization of the controller. In the case of general written authorization, the processor must inform the controller of any intended changes concerning the addition or replacement of other processors, thereby giving the controller the opportunity to object to such changes. Furthermore, Article 28(4) of the GDPR states that where a processor engages another processor for carrying out specific processing activities on behalf of the controller, the same data protection obligations as set out in the contract or other legal act between the controller and the processor shall be imposed on that other processor by way of a contract or other legal act under Union or Member State law, in particular providing sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures in such a manner that the processing will meet the requirements of the GDPR. Therefore, the processor must ensure that the sub-processor complies with data processing obligations that are equivalent to those that apply to the processor. References:

• Article 28 of the GDPR
• European Data Protection Law & Practice textbook, Chapter 6: Data Processing Obligations, Section 6.3: Processor Obligations, Subsection 6.3.2: Sub-processors

According to the CIPP/E study guide, Article 56 of the GDPR establishes the concept of the lead supervisory authority, which is the supervisory authority of the main or single establishment of the data controller or processor in the EU1. The lead supervisory authority has the primary responsibility for dealing with cross-border data processing, in cooperation with other concerned supervisory authorities1. Article 60 of the GDPR requires the lead supervisory authority to cooperate with the other supervisory authorities concerned in an endeavour to reach consensus2. The other supervisory authorities concerned are those that are established in a Member State where the data controller or processor has an establishment or where data subjects are substantially affected or likely to be substantially affected by the processing2. In the scenario, T-Craze is a German-headquartered company that has a French affiliate responsible for all marketing and sales activities. Therefore, the French supervisory authority is the lead supervisory authority for the processing of personal data related to the marketing and sales activities of T-Craze, as it is the supervisory authority of the main establishment of the data controller in the EU. The Spanish supervisory authority is a concerned supervisory authority, as it is the supervisory authority of the Member State where data subjects are likely to be substantially affected by the processing, such as Sofia who filed a complaint. Therefore, the Spanish supervisory authority notifies the French supervisory authority when it opens an investigation into T-Craze based on Sofia’s complaint, in order to cooperate with the lead supervisory authority and seek consensus on the action to be taken2. References: 1: CIPP/E study guide, page 87; Art. 56 GDPR; Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3)2: CIPP/E study guide, page 88; Art. 60 GDPR; Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3).

 The GDPR requires that consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous1. This means that app developers must provide clear and transparent information about the purposes and legal basis of the data processing, and allow users to choose which types of processing they agree to and which they do not. For example, users should be able to consent separately to different types of cookies, such as functional, analytical or marketing cookies2. Users should also be able to withdraw their consent at any time as easily as they gave it1. Therefore, app design and implementation must take into account these requirements and provide users with granular and user-friendly consent options, rather than relying on pre-ticked boxes, implied consent or default settings3. References: 1 Art. 4 (11) and Art. 7 GDPR – Definitions and Conditions for consent - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)2 Guidelines 05/2020 on consent under Regulation 2016/679 - European Data Protection Board3 How To Make Compliant GDPR Consent Forms (With Examples) - Termly.

 This is not a valid set of standard contractual clauses because it does not correspond to any of the decisions adopted by the European Commission under the GDPR or the previous Data Protection Directive 95/46. The correct decision for EU processor to non-EU or EEA controller is Decision 2010/87/EU, which was amended by Decision 2004/915/EC. Decision 2007/72/EC is actually related to the recognition of the adequacy of the protection of personal data in Switzerland. References:

• Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 18, section 3.4.2
• Standard contractual clauses for international transfers, section 1.1
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC), section 2.1
• Decision 2007/72/EC