Exam GDPR Topic 3 Question 32 Discussion
Actual exam question for PECB's GDPR exam
Question #: 32
Topic #: 3
Question #: 32
Topic #: 3
Question:
Organization XYZ has just appointed aDPO. As such, XYZ needs toestablish the DPO's rolein the employment contract.
Which of the statements belowholds true?
Organization XYZ has just appointed aDPO. As such, XYZ needs toestablish the DPO's rolein the employment contract.
Which of the statements belowholds true?
Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer
UnderArticle 39(1)(e) of GDPR, theDPO acts as a contact point for supervisory authoritiesand must be readily accessible for regulatory inquiries and investigations.
* Option A is correctbecauseGDPR explicitly states that the DPO serves as a liaison between the organization and the supervisory authority.
* Option B is incorrectbecausethe controller and processor are independent entities under GDPR, and the DPO does not facilitate their relationship.
* Option C is incorrectbecausethe DPO does not act as a communication channel for internal company matters.
* Option D is incorrectbecauseDPOs advise and monitor but do not make operational decisions.
References:
* GDPR Article 39(1)(e)(DPO is a contact point for the supervisory authority)
* Recital 97(DPO's role in ensuring compliance)
* Option A is correctbecauseGDPR explicitly states that the DPO serves as a liaison between the organization and the supervisory authority.
* Option B is incorrectbecausethe controller and processor are independent entities under GDPR, and the DPO does not facilitate their relationship.
* Option C is incorrectbecausethe DPO does not act as a communication channel for internal company matters.
* Option D is incorrectbecauseDPOs advise and monitor but do not make operational decisions.
References:
* GDPR Article 39(1)(e)(DPO is a contact point for the supervisory authority)
* Recital 97(DPO's role in ensuring compliance)
by Nicole at Apr 30, 2026, 04:32 PM
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