What is the definition of Supervisory Authority according to the GDPR?

The correct answer is B. An independent public authority created by a Member State. Article 4 dealing with the GDPR Definitions says in its paragraph 21: 'supervisory authority' means an independent public authority which is established by a Member State pursuant to Article 51.

Supervisory authorities and enforcement

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AIndividual or legal entity processing personal data on behalf of the person responsible for
BAn independent public authority created by a Member State.
CIndividual or legal entity that is not authorized to process personal data
DIndividual or legal entity that, individually or in conjunction with others, determines the purposes

How the community answered

(28 responses)

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

Explanation

Article 4 dealing with the GDPR Definitions says in its paragraph 21: 'supervisory authority' means an independent public authority which is established by a Member State pursuant to Article 51.

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