Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a role of works councils?

Answer options

• A. Determining the monetary fines to be levied against employers for data breach violations of employee data.
• B. Determining whether to approve or reject certain decisions of the employer that affect employees.
• C. Determining whether employees’ personal data can be processed or not.
• D. Determining what changes will affect employee working conditions.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because works councils do not have the authority to impose monetary fines on employers; this is typically managed by regulatory bodies. The other options correctly reflect the functions of works councils, such as approving employer decisions, overseeing personal data processing, and addressing changes in working conditions.