binding contract with a processor in the Netherlands for the processing of personal data of data subjects with various nationalities. A personal data breach occurs. The supervisory authorities start…

The correct answer is A. Because the company has their headquarters in France. Because France is located in the middle of Europe. Incorrect. The geographical position of the countries is irrelevant. Because France is the largest of the three EEA countries. Incorrect. The size of the countries is Because the company has their headquarters in France…

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Question

binding contract with a processor in the Netherlands for the processing of personal data of data subjects with various nationalities. A personal data breach occurs. The supervisory authorities start an investigation. Why is the French supervisory authority seen as the lead supervisory authority?

Options

ABecause the company has their headquarters in France
BBecause France is located in the middle of Europe
CBecause France is the largest of the three EEA countries

How the community answered

(38 responses)

A
89% (34)
B
8% (3)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

Because France is located in the middle of Europe. Incorrect. The geographical position of the countries is irrelevant. Because France is the largest of the three EEA countries. Incorrect. The size of the countries is Because the company has their headquarters in France. Correct. The country of the main establishment determines the lead supervisory authority. The 'main establishment' is the place of the central administration of that organization, or in other words: headquarters. (Literature: A,

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