GDPR Practice Question: A controller must notify the supervisory authority of a personal data... | CyberCertPrep
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A controller must notify the supervisory authority of a personal data breach:
A.Within 24 hours
B.Within 30 days
C.Within 7 business days
D.Without undue delay and, where feasible, not later than 72 hours after becoming aware
Why D is correct
Article 33(1) requires notification to the supervisory authority without undue delay and, where feasible, not later than 72 hours after the controller becomes aware of the breach.
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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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