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PDPF · Question #84

What is the definition of Controller according to GDPR?

The correct answer is B. Individual or legal entity that, individually or in conjunction with others, determines the purposes. Article 4 dealing with the GDPR Definitions says in its paragraph 7: 'controller' means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the…

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Question

What is the definition of Controller according to GDPR?

Options

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

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    90% (38)
  • C
    2% (1)

Explanation

Article 4 dealing with the GDPR Definitions says in its paragraph 7: 'controller' means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State

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