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Exin PDPF Exam - Topic 7 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for Exin's PDPF exam
Question #: 58
Topic #: 7
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Which cause is a data breach according to the GDPR?

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Suggested Answer: C

Controller: Correct. The controller determines the purpose and means of the processing. (Literature: A, Chapter 1; GDPR Article 4(7))

Processor: Incorrect. The controller determines the purpose of the processing, the processor works on the controller's instructions.

Supervisory authority: Incorrect. The supervisory authority monitors and enforces compliance with the GDPR requirements.

Third party: Incorrect. A third party has no role in determining the purpose of the processing. Any party that determines the purpose would become a new controller.


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Deeanna
3 months ago
Wait, processing without a contract counts as a breach? Really?
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Elsa
3 months ago
B is a breach too, right?
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Delisa
3 months ago
D seems like a gray area to me.
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Ellsworth
4 months ago
I think C is more relevant, though.
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Wilburn
4 months ago
A is definitely a data breach under GDPR.
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Junita
4 months ago
I recall something about server vulnerabilities leading to breaches, so option D might be relevant too. It's tricky!
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Salena
4 months ago
Option A seems like it could be a breach since it's about illegally obtained data, but I feel like I need to double-check the definitions.
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Celestine
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about data processing without consent, which sounds like option B, but I don't think that's a breach itself.
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Fallon
5 months ago
I think a data breach involves unauthorized access, so maybe option C is correct? But I'm not entirely sure.
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Sheron
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I know the GDPR covers data breaches, but I'm not certain which of these options would specifically qualify. I'll have to double-check the definitions.
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Ciara
5 months ago
Okay, I've got it! The correct answer is C. The GDPR says personal data can only be processed by the controller, processor, or subprocessor, so anything else would be a data breach.
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Moon
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to review the GDPR details on what constitutes a data breach. Let me think this through carefully.
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Omer
5 months ago
I think the answer is B. The GDPR specifically states that personal data must be processed under a binding contract, so a breach of that would be a data breach.
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Lezlie
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. Since the workloads are reachable, the VPN connection itself seems to be working. I'd start by checking the DNS settings on the on-premises side to make sure the web service is being properly resolved.
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Kris
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this. I'll have to think it through carefully to decide if it's true or false.
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Jaclyn
5 months ago
In the practice questions, I remember learning that the acquiring company does hold all the assets of the acquired one, so I guess that's the correct term.
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Tracey
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by all the networking jargon in this question. I'm going to try to break down the key terms and see if I can figure out the core meaning of policing based on that.
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Rosendo
5 months ago
This one's tricky. I'm not sure if I should be binding a nested group or users to the group on the Citrix ADC. I'll have to review the LDAP configuration steps to make sure I'm on the right track.
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Carisa
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm a bit confused by all the different steps involved. I want to make sure I don't miss anything critical that could lead to data loss or extended downtime. Maybe I should review the options a few times to make sure I fully understand the implications of each approach.
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Sonia
9 months ago
I'm stumped. Maybe I should've paid more attention in my GDPR training instead of browsing memes...
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Sabra
10 months ago
D, for sure. That vulnerable server is just asking for trouble. GDPR is all about security, am I right?
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Argelia
8 months ago
D, for sure. That vulnerable server is just asking for trouble. GDPR is all about security, am I right?
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Gene
8 months ago
D) The operation of a vulnerable server in the internal network of the processor
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Willodean
8 months ago
C) Personal data is processed by anyone other than the controller, processor or, possibly, subprocessor
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Malcolm
8 months ago
B) Personal data is processed without a binding contract.
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Blondell
9 months ago
A) illegally obtained corporate data from a human resources management system
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Buddy
10 months ago
Haha, the correct answer is definitely not A - I wouldn't want to be the one who illegally obtained that HR data!
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Chan
8 months ago
B) Personal data is processed without a binding contract.
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Sueann
9 months ago
C) Personal data is processed by anyone other than the controller, processor or, possibly, subprocessor
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Sabra
9 months ago
A) illegally obtained corporate data from a human resources management system
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William
10 months ago
I believe another cause could be personal data being processed by anyone other than the controller, processor, or subprocessor. That could also lead to a breach.
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Daren
11 months ago
Option C seems the most relevant to me. The GDPR is all about ensuring the right people have access to personal data.
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Daniel
10 months ago
I agree, it's important to control who has access to personal data.
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Caprice
10 months ago
Option C seems the most relevant to me.
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Carmen
11 months ago
I think option B is the correct answer. Processing personal data without a contract is a clear violation of the GDPR.
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Patria
11 months ago
I agree with Gilbert. Personal data being processed without a binding contract can definitely lead to a data breach.
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Gilbert
11 months ago
I think the cause of a data breach according to the GDPR is personal data being processed without a binding contract.
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