Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 269

Which mechanism, introduced by the GDPR as a means of ensuring both compliance and transparency, allows for the possibility of personal data transfers to third countries under Article 42?

Answer options

• A. Approved certifications.
• B. Binding corporate rules.
• C. Law enforcement requests.
• D. Standard contractual clauses.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as approved certifications are a mechanism under the GDPR that facilitates personal data transfers to third countries by ensuring compliance with data protection standards. Options B, C, and D refer to other mechanisms that do not specifically address the compliance and transparency requirements for such transfers under Article 42.