CDPSE · Question #143
When can data subjects be prohibited from withdrawing consent for processing their personal data?
The correct answer is D. When the data is being archived in the public interest. According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent for processing their personal data at any time. However, this right does not apply when the processing is necessary for archiving purposes in the public interest…
Question
When can data subjects be prohibited from withdrawing consent for processing their personal data?
Options
- AWhen the data is no longer necessary
- BWhen the processing is unlawful
- CWhen there is an absence of overriding legitimate grounds
- DWhen the data is being archived in the public interest
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A2% (1)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D92% (49)
Explanation
According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent for processing their personal data at any time. However, this right does not apply when the processing is necessary for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes, in accordance with Article 89(1) of the GDPR.
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