DSCI Certified Privacy Professional (DCPP) — Question 16

What are the roles an organization can play from privacy perspective? i. Data Controller – determines the means and purpose of processing of data which is collected from its end customers ii. Data Controller – determines the means and purpose of processing of data which is collected from its employees iii. Data Sub-Processor – processes personal data on behalf of data processor iv. Joint Controller – determines the means and purpose of data processing along with other data controller
Please select correct option:

Answer options

• A. i, ii and iii
• B. ii, iii and iv
• C. i, iii and iv
• D. i, ii, iii and iv

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because options i, ii, and iii accurately describe the roles of Data Controller and Data Sub-Processor. Option iv introduces the concept of Joint Controller, which is not included in the correct answer. Therefore, only the first three statements correctly define the roles that an organization can play.