GDPR Practice Question: Before engaging a sub-processor, the processor must: | CyberCertPrep
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Before engaging a sub-processor, the processor must:
A.Obtain prior written authorization from the controller
B.Do nothing, as sub-processing is unrestricted, citing Article 24(2), which requires codes of conduct to be adopted before any processing may lawfully begin
C.Notify the data subjects, and it covers only bank data
D.Get approval from the supervisory authority
Why A is correct
Article 28(2) requires the processor to obtain prior specific or general written authorization from the controller before engaging any sub-processor.
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Controller Processor
Covers controller processor concepts and practices within GDPR.
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