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The GDPR refers to the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity. What is the meaning of subsidiarity in this context?
Suggested Answer: A
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Personal data can only be processed in accordance with the purpose specification. Incorrect. This is one of the legal limitations.
Personal data cannot be reused without explicit and informed consent. Incorrect. This is one of the legal limitations.
Personal data may only be processed when there are no other means to achieve the purposes. Correct. This is the definition of subsidiarity. (Literature: A, Chapter 3; GDPR Article 35(7))
Personal data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purposes. Incorrect. This is the definition of proportionality.
33 comments · newest first
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Ettie
11 months ago
Not sure if I get it, sounds a bit vague to me.
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Sarah
11 months ago
I think it’s more about ensuring local solutions are prioritized.
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Bok
11 months ago
Wait, isn’t that just common sense?
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Mindy
11 months ago
Totally agree, it’s all about minimizing data use!
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Lynelle
12 months ago
Subsidiarity means using the least intrusive means for data processing.
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Paulina
12 months ago
I’m leaning towards option D because it talks about relevance and adequacy, but I’m not confident it captures the full essence of subsidiarity.
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Felix
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question about data minimization, and I feel like that might connect to the idea of subsidiarity.
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Monte
1 year ago
I think it has something to do with using the least intrusive means possible for data processing, maybe related to option A?
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Gearldine
1 year ago
I remember discussing subsidiarity in class, but I'm not entirely sure how it applies to data processing.
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Stefania
1 year ago
I've reviewed the GDPR principles before, so I'm pretty confident subsidiarity is about ensuring personal data is only processed to the extent necessary to achieve the specified purpose. Option D sounds right to me.
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Gregoria
1 year ago
Wait, is subsidiarity about not processing data unless there's no other way to achieve the purpose? Or is it about data only being used for the original purpose? I'm a bit confused.
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Tenesha
1 year ago
Okay, I think I have a handle on this. The key is understanding that subsidiarity means personal data can only be processed at the appropriate level.
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Val
1 year ago
Hmm, this question on subsidiarity in the GDPR context seems a bit tricky. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Ressie
2 years ago
I wonder if the exam writers are trying to 'GDPR' us with this one. I'm sticking with A just to be safe.
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Lynelle
2 years ago
Subsidiarity? More like 'subsidiary' pain in the neck! Seriously though, I think D is the right answer.
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Lizette
2 years ago
I agree, subsidiarity is all about making sure data is proportional to the purpose.
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Corinne
2 years ago
I think D is correct. It means personal data must be relevant and not excessive.
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Elli
2 years ago
I agree with Fredric, processing data only when there are no other means is in line with subsidiarity.
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Cassi
2 years ago
Gotta love these GDPR questions! I'm going with C - personal data can only be processed in accordance with the purpose specification.
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Tasia
2 years ago
I agree with you, C - personal data can only be processed in accordance with the purpose specification.
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Kaitlyn
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's B - personal data cannot be reused without explicit and informed consent.
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Lorriane
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's D - personal data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purposes.
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Winifred
2 years ago
I think it's A - personal data may only be processed when there are no other means to achieve the purposes.
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Fredric
2 years ago
I think option A is correct because it aligns with the principle of subsidiarity.
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Alaine
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. D seems like the most logical answer, but I wouldn't be surprised if the exam tripped us up with a trick question.
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Emerson
2 years ago
Subsidiarity means processing data only when necessary.
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Fernanda
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's D. The GDPR requires personal data to be adequate, relevant, and not excessive in relation to the purposes for which it is processed.
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Eleonore
2 years ago
Yes, that's correct. It's important for organizations to ensure they only collect and process the data that is necessary for their specific purposes.
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Georgeanna
2 years ago
I think you're right. Subsidiarity in the context of GDPR means that personal data must be adequate, relevant, and not excessive in relation to the purposes.
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Corinne
2 years ago
I think the answer is A. The principle of subsidiarity means that personal data can only be processed when there are no other means to achieve the intended purpose.
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Dominque
2 years ago
Yes, it's all about ensuring that data processing is done in a way that respects privacy and limits unnecessary use.
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Shizue
2 years ago
That makes sense. It's important to only process personal data when absolutely necessary.
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Rodrigo
2 years ago
I agree with you, the answer is A. Subsidiarity in GDPR means personal data can only be processed when there are no other means.