Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 221

The Planet 49 decision clarified all of the following issues regarding cookies EXCEPT?

Answer options

• A. Whether a pre-ticked box constitutes valid consent under the ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR.
• B. Whether consent may be bundled to cover a number of activities or purposes at the same time.
• C. Whether is it necessary to provide information about the duration of cookies and any third-party cookies.
• D. Whether users may be forced to provide their consent as a condition for benefiting from goods or services being offered.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the Planet 49 decision emphasized that consent must be freely given and cannot be a condition for receiving services. Options A, B, and C were all clarified in the ruling regarding the requirements and conditions for valid consent related to cookies.