GDPR Practice Question: A DPO must not receive instructions regarding: | CyberCertPrep
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A DPO must not receive instructions regarding:
A.The exercise of their tasks - they must be independent in performing their data protection duties
B.Their work schedule
C.The organization's general policies
D.Administrative procedures
Why A is correct
Article 38(3) states that the DPO shall not receive any instructions regarding the exercise of their tasks, ensuring independence in data protection matters.
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Where this fits in the GDPR exam
Dpo Governance
Covers dpo governance concepts and practices within GDPR.
This question belongs to the "Controller & Processor Obligations" domain, which makes up about 20% of the GDPR exam.
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