Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 263

How can the relationship between the GDPR and the Digital Services Act, the Data Governance Act and the Digital Markets Act most accurately be described?

Answer options

• A. The aforementioned legal acts do not refer to (i.e., do not mention) the GDPR.
• B. The aforementioned legal acts apply without prejudice (i.e., in parallel) to the GDPR.
• C. The aforementioned legal acts change specific provisions (i.e., certain articles) of the GDPR.
• D. The aforementioned legal acts contain some sector-specific exemptions (i.e., only for certain businesses) from the GDPR.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the Digital Services Act, Data Governance Act, and Digital Markets Act are designed to work alongside the GDPR, ensuring that both sets of regulations are applicable simultaneously. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they misrepresent the relationship; these acts do reference the GDPR and do not alter its articles or provide broad exemptions.