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PDPF · Question #93

Regarding the Supervisory Authority's "Investigative Powers", it is correct to state:

The correct answer is C. it has the power to notify the controller or processor of alleged GDPR violations. The numerous powers of the Supervisory Authority are divided into: Investigative powers; Correcting powers; Advisory and authorization powers. The investigative powers provided for in Article 58, Paragraph 1 are: processor's representative to provide any information it requires…

Supervisory authorities and enforcement

Question

Regarding the Supervisory Authority’s “Investigative Powers”, it is correct to state:

Options

  • ATo order the controller and the processor, and, where applicable, the controller's or the
  • Byou have the power to order the controller to report a personal data breach to the data subject
  • Cit has the power to notify the controller or processor of alleged GDPR violations
  • Dit has the power to conduct impact assessments on data privacy

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    88% (36)
  • D
    7% (3)

Explanation

The numerous powers of the Supervisory Authority are divided into: Investigative powers; Correcting powers; Advisory and authorization powers. The investigative powers provided for in Article 58, Paragraph 1 are: processor's representative to provide any information it requires for the performance of its tasks; To carry out investigations in the form of data protection audits; To carry out a review on certifications issued pursuant to Article 42(7); To notify the controller or the processor of an alleged infringement of this Regulation; To obtain, from the controller and the processor, access to all personal data and to all information necessary for the performance of its tasks; To obtain access to any premises of the controller and the processor, including to any data processing equipment and means, in accordance with Union or Member State procedural law.

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#supervisory authority powers#investigative powers#GDPR enforcement#GDPR violations

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