Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 150

Under Article 58 of the GDPR, which of the following describes a power of supervisory authorities in European Union (EU) member states?

Answer options

• A. The ability to enact new laws by executive order.
• B. The right to access data for investigative purposes.
• C. The discretion to carry out goals of elected officials within the member state.
• D. The authority to select penalties when a controller is found guilty in a court of law.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as supervisory authorities are granted the right to access data for the purpose of investigations under the GDPR. Options A, C, and D do not accurately reflect the powers defined in Article 58, as they pertain to law-making, political goals, and court penalties, respectively, which are outside the scope of supervisory authority functions.