Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 14

With the issue of consent, the GDPR allows member states some choice regarding what?

Answer options

• A. The mechanisms through which consent may be communicated
• B. The circumstances in which silence or inactivity may constitute consent
• C. The age at which children must be required to obtain parental consent
• D. The timeframe in which data subjects are allowed to withdraw their consent

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the GDPR allows member states to set their own rules regarding the age at which children need parental consent. Options A, B, and D do not pertain to the discretion given to member states under GDPR, as they refer to different aspects of consent regulation.