Question 1

According to the principle of data minimization, data must be:

Options :

A : In a form which permits the identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary.

B : Acquired only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.

C : Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes of processing.

D : Stored for no more than five years from the date of collection.

Answer: C

Question 2

Based on Article 58 of GDPR, what powers must the supervisory authority have?

Options :

A : To appoint a single DPO in a group of undertakings.

B :

To obtain access to any premises of the controller and processor, including data processing equipment.

C : To assign the tasks of the controller or the processor and monitor their implementation.

D : To approve all privacy policies before they are implemented.

Answer: B

Question 3

Scenario 8: MA store is an online clothing retailer founded in 2010. They provide quality products at a

reasonable cost. One thing that differentiates MA store from other online shopping sites is their

excellent customer service.

MA store follows a customer-centered business approach. They have created a user-friendly website

with well-organized content that is accessible to everyone. Through innovative ideas and services,

MA store offers a seamless user experience for visitors while also attracting new customers. When

visiting the website, customers can filter their search results by price, size, customer reviews, and

other features. One of MA store's strategies for providing, personalizing, and improving its products

is data analytics. MA store tracks and analyzes the user actions on its website so it can create

customized experience for visitors.

In order to understand their target audience, MA store analyzes shopping preferences of its

customers based on their purchase history. The purchase history includes the product that was

bought, shipping updates, and payment details. Clients' personal data and other information related

to MA store products included in the purchase history are stored in separate databases. Personal

information, such as clients' address or payment details, are encrypted using a public key. When

analyzing the shopping preferences of customers, employees access only the information about the

product while the identity of customers is removed from the data set and replaced with a common

value, ensuring that customer identities are protected and cannot be retrieved.

Last year, MA store announced that they suffered a personal data breach where personal data of

clients were leaked. The personal data breach was caused by an SQL injection attack which targeted

MA stores web application. The SQL injection was successful since no parameterized queries were

used.

Based on this scenario, answer the following

How could MA store prevent the SQL attack described in scenario 8?

Options :

A :

Using security measures that support data protection at the database level, such as authorized queries

B :

Using cryptographic protocols such as TLS as encryption mechanisms instead of a public key encryption

C :

Processing only the data they actually need to achieve processing purposes in database and application servers

Answer: A

Question 4

Scenario 3:

COR Bank is an international banking group that operates in 31 countries. It was formed as the

merger of two well-known investment banks in Germany. Their two main fields of business are retail

and investment banking. COR Bank provides innovative solutions for services such as payments, cash

management, savings, protection insurance, and real-estate services. COR Bank has a large number

of clients and transactions. Therefore, they process large information, including clients' personal dat

a. Some of the data from the application processes of COR Bank, including archived data, is operated

by Tibko, an IT services company located in Canada. To ensure compliance with the GDPR, COR Bank

and Tibko have reached a data processing agreement Based on the agreement, the purpose and

conditions of data processing are determined by COR Bank. However, Tibko is allowed to make

technical decisions for storing the data based on its own expertise. COR Bank aims to remain a

trustworthy bank and a long-term partner for its clients. Therefore, they devote special attention to

legal compliance. They started the implementation process of a GDPR compliance program in 2018.

The first step was to analyze the existing resources and procedures. Lisa was appointed as the data

protection officer (DPO). Being the information security manager of COR Bank for many years, Lisa

had knowledge of the organization's core activities. She was previously involved in most of the

processes related to information systems management and data protection. Lisa played a key role in

achieving compliance to the GDPR by advising the company regarding data protection obligations

and creating a data protection strategy. After obtaining evidence of the existing data protection

policy, Lisa proposed to adapt the policy to specific requirements of GDPR. Then, Lisa implemented

the updates of the policy within COR Bank. To ensure consistency between processes of different

departments within the organization, Lisa has constantly communicated with all heads of GDPR.

Then, Lisa implemented the updates of the policy within COR Bank. To ensure consistency between

processes of different departments within the organization, Lisa has constantly communicated with

all heads of departments. As the DPO, she had access to several departments, including HR and

Accounting Department. This assured the organization that there was a continuous cooperation

between them. The activities of some departments within COR Bank are closely related to data

protection. Therefore, considering their expertise, Lisa was advised from the top management to

take orders from the heads of those departments when taking decisions related to their field. Based

on this scenario, answer the following

Considering the GDPR's territorial scope and the data processing agreement between COR Bank and

Tibko, which of the following best describes Tibko's obligations under the GDPR?

Options :

A :

Tibko-s compliance with GDPR is limited to implementing technical safeguards for data storage, as stipulated by the data processing agreement with COR Bank.

B :

Tibko must adhere to all GDPR provisions independently, including determining the purpose of processing personal data, as a processor acting under COR Bank-s authority.

C :

Tibko is required to comply with the GDPR because it processes personal data on behalf of COR Bank, and COR Bank determines the purpose of processing under their agreement.

D : Tibko is not subject to GDPR since it is located outside the EU and only provides IT services.

Answer: C

Question 5

Scenario: ChatBubble is a software company that stores personal data, including usernames, emails, and passwords. Last month, an attacker gained access to ChatBubbles system, but the personal data was encrypted, preventing unauthorized access. Should the data subjects be notified in this case?

Options :

A : Yes, the company shall communicate all incidents regarding personal data to the data subjects.

B :

No, the company is not required to notify data subjects about a data breach that affects a large number of individuals.

C :

No, the company is not required to notify data subjects when the personal data is protected with appropriate technical and organizational measures.

D : Yes, but only if the supervisory authority explicitly requests notification

Answer: C

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