Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 20

Which sentence BEST summarizes the concepts of “fairness,” “lawfulness” and “transparency”, as expressly required by Article 5 of the GDPR?

Answer options

• A. Fairness and transparency refer to the communication of key information before collecting data; lawfulness refers to compliance with government regulations.
• B. Fairness refers to limiting the amount of data collected from individuals; lawfulness refers to the approval of company guidelines by the state; transparency solely relates to communication of key information before collecting data.
• C. Fairness refers to the security of personal data; lawfulness and transparency refers to the analysis of ordinances to ensure they are uniformly enforced.
• D. Fairness refers to the collection of data from diverse subjects; lawfulness refers to the need for legal rules to be uniform; transparency refers to giving individuals access to their data.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because it accurately describes fairness and transparency as key elements in communicating essential information prior to data collection, while lawfulness is defined by adherence to legal regulations. The other options misinterpret these principles, either by narrowing their definitions or misrepresenting their relationships to data collection and legality.