Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 179

Which of the following is one of the supervisory authority’s investigative powers?

Answer options

• A. To notify the controller or the processor of an alleged infringement of the GDPR.
• B. To require that controllers or processors adopt approved data protection certification mechanisms.
• C. To determine whether a controller or processor has the right to a judicial remedy concerning a compensation decision made against them.
• D. To require data controllers to provide them with written notification of all new processing activities.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it reflects the supervisory authority's role in notifying entities of potential GDPR violations. Options B, C, and D pertain to different regulatory actions that do not specifically address the investigative powers of the supervisory authority.