Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 1

Under which of the following conditions does the General Data Protection Regulation NOT apply to the processing of personal data?

Answer options

• A. When the personal data is processed only in non-electronic form
• B. When the personal data is collected and then pseudonymised by the controller
• C. When the personal data is held by the controller but not processed for further purposes
• D. When the personal data is processed by an individual only for their household activities

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the GDPR does not apply to personal data processed by an individual for purely personal or household activities. Options A, B, and C all involve scenarios where the GDPR is applicable, as they pertain to data processing that falls under the regulation's scope.