BCS PDP9 Exam - Topic 3 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's PDP9 exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following is NOT a processor obligation?

ATo follow the instructions of the controller in processing personal data

BTo consult the controller prior to appointing any processor.

CTo provide the controller with corporate information relating to its board members.

DTo inform the controller of any intended changes of other processors so they can object

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Suggested Answer: A

The definitions of ''public authority'' and ''public body'' for the purposes of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 are found in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 2018 respectively. Section 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 provides that a public authority or a public body is one that is listed in Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or is designated by an order under section 5 of that Act. However, a court or tribunal acting in its judicial capacity is not considered a public authority or a public body under the Data Protection Act 2018.Reference:

Section 7 of the Data Protection Act 20181

Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000

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Trinidad

5 months ago

Wait, do processors really have to share board member info? That sounds weird.

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Chantay

5 months ago

Totally agree with B being not a processor obligation!

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Daryl

5 months ago

C seems unnecessary for processors, right?

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Audra

6 months ago

I think B is the odd one out here.

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Tawna

6 months ago

A is definitely a processor obligation.

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Rhea

6 months ago

I definitely recall that processors need to inform controllers about changes, so D seems like an obligation. C feels off, but I’m not 100% confident.

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Harris

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like B could be a trick option. It sounds like something they might need to do, but I can't recall clearly.

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Ciara

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about processor obligations, and I’m pretty sure they have to follow the controller’s instructions, so A doesn’t seem like the answer.

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Corazon

7 months ago

I think option C might be the right answer since it seems unrelated to processing obligations.

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Chauncey

7 months ago

I think the key is to focus on the wording "NOT a processor obligation." That means I need to find the one responsibility that doesn't fit with the others. I'll carefully consider each option.

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Jodi

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The processor's main job is to follow the controller's instructions, so option A is definitely an obligation. I'll mark that one as the correct answer.

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Hubert

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the key processor responsibilities to determine which one is not an obligation.

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Samuel

7 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll carefully read through the options and eliminate the ones that are clearly processor obligations.

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Carmen

7 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. Aren't processors also supposed to consult the controller before appointing other processors? I'm not sure if that's the right answer here.

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Shawn

7 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it! The options cover the typical steps, but one of them is not actually part of the decision-making process. I'll need to analyze each option closely to identify the odd one out.

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Sylvia

7 months ago

I'm not too sure about this one. The options seem to be talking about different types of desktops and applications, but I'm not sure how they relate to a SQL Server outage.

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Svetlana

7 months ago

I've got this! Option A is definitely true - Financial Management will validate the member list. And option D is also correct, you can create member lists in EPMA. I'm confident those are the two right answers.

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Annett

11 months ago

Wait, so the processor has to be a mind reader and know what the controller is thinking? This exam is getting a bit too 'out there' for my liking.

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Annelle

11 months ago

I'm going with D. The processor is definitely obligated to inform the controller about any intended changes to other processors.

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Jackie

10 months ago

C) To provide the controller with corporate information relating to its board members.

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Tiera

10 months ago

C) To provide the controller with corporate information relating to its board members.

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Deeanna

10 months ago

B) To consult the controller prior to appointing any processor.

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Refugia

10 months ago

A) To follow the instructions of the controller in processing personal data

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Veronique

10 months ago

B) To consult the controller prior to appointing any processor.

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Floyd

11 months ago

A) To follow the instructions of the controller in processing personal data

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Tammara

12 months ago

Haha, this exam is like a game of 'Spot the Odd One Out'. C is definitely the most random option here.

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Rolf

11 months ago

D) To inform the controller of any intended changes of other processors so they can object

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Carlene

11 months ago

B) To consult the controller prior to appointing any processor.

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Shala

11 months ago

A) To follow the instructions of the controller in processing personal data

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Stevie

1 year ago

I think B is the correct answer. The processor doesn't need to consult the controller before appointing other processors, as long as they inform the controller about any changes.

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