GDPR Practice Question: The communication to data subjects about a breach must include: | CyberCertPrep
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The communication to data subjects about a breach must include:
A.Only the controller's apology
B.A description of the breach in clear and plain language, the DPO's contact details, the likely consequences, and measures taken to address the breach
C.Only the date of the breach
D.Only a link to the controller's website
Why B is correct
Article 34(2) requires clear and plain language describing the breach, DPO contact details, likely consequences, and measures taken or proposed.
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Where this fits in the GDPR exam
Breach Notification
Covers breach notification concepts and practices within GDPR.
This question belongs to the "Data Protection by Design & Default" domain, which makes up about 15% of the GDPR exam.
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