What obligation does a data controller or processor have after appointing a data protection officer?

Question

Options

• ATo ensure that the data protection officer receives sufficient instructions regarding the exercise of
• BTo provide resources necessary to carry out the defined tasks of the data protection officer and to
• CTo ensure that the data protection officer acts as the sole point of contact for individuals'
• DTo submit for approval to the data protection officer a code of conduct to govern organizational

• A
  5% (1)
• B
  86% (18)
• C
  10% (2)

Explanation

According to the UK GDPR, the controller and the processor must support the data protection officer in performing the tasks referred to in Article 39 by providing resources necessary to carry out those tasks and access to personal data and processing operations, and to maintain his or her expert knowledge. The controller and the processor must also ensure that the data protection officer does not receive any instructions regarding the exercise of those tasks and that he or she reports directly to the highest management level of the controller or the processor.

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