Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 156

How is the GDPR’s position on consent MOST likely to affect future app design and implementation?

Answer options

• A. App developers will expand the amount of data necessary to collect for an app’s functionality.
• B. Users will be given granular types of consent for particular types of processing.
• C. App developers’ responsibilities as data controllers will increase.
• D. Users will see fewer advertisements when using apps.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the GDPR emphasizes the need for specific and informed consent from users, allowing them to choose what their data is used for. The other options are incorrect as the GDPR does not advocate for collecting more data (A), does not specifically increase developers' responsibilities without context (C), and does not directly impact the quantity of advertisements users see (D).