Under Article 58 of the GDPR, which of the following describes a power of supervisory authorities in European Union (EU) member states?

The correct answer is B. The right to access data for investigative purposes. Article 58 of the GDPR lists the powers of supervisory authorities in EU member states. Among these powers are the investigative powers, which include the right to access data and information from controllers and processors, as well as to access their premises and equipment…

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AThe ability to enact new laws by executive order.
BThe right to access data for investigative purposes.
CThe discretion to carry out goals of elected officials within the member state.
DThe authority to select penalties when a controller is found guilty in a court of law.

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B
89% (25)
C
4% (1)
D
7% (2)

Explanation

Article 58 of the GDPR lists the powers of supervisory authorities in EU member states. Among these powers are the investigative powers, which include the right to access data and information from controllers and processors, as well as to access their premises and equipment. This power enables the supervisory authorities to perform their tasks of monitoring and enforcing the GDPR.

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