Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 18

If a data subject puts a complaint before a DPA and receives no information about its progress or outcome, how long does the data subject have to wait before taking action in the courts?

Answer options

• A. 1 month.
• B. 3 months.
• C. 5 months.
• D. 12 months.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as data subjects are typically required to wait 3 months for a response from the DPA before seeking judicial remedy. Options A, C, and D provide incorrect time frames that do not align with the regulations governing data subject complaints.