Isaca CDPSE Exam - Topic 4 Question 63 Discussion

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Question #: 63
Topic #: 4

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When can data subjects be prohibited from withdrawing consent for processing their personal data?

AWhen the data is no longer necessary

BWhen the processing is unlawful

CWhen there is an absence of overriding legitimate grounds

DWhen the data is being archived in the public interest

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Suggested Answer: D

According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent for processing their personal data at any time.However, this right does not apply when the processing is necessary for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes, in accordance with Article 89(1) of the GDPR1.

by Nan at Mar 19, 2025, 03:05 AM

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Vallie

2 months ago

Processing can't be unlawful if consent is given, right?

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Rickie

2 months ago

I disagree, consent should always be withdrawable.

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Margarita

3 months ago

Surprised that archiving in the public interest can restrict consent!

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Bong

3 months ago

Yeah, absence of overriding grounds is key here.

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Moon

3 months ago

It's mainly when there are legitimate grounds!

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Berry

3 months ago

I vaguely recall that unlawful processing might not allow for consent withdrawal, but I’m not entirely confident about that.

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Larue

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the archiving part. Is it really possible to prohibit withdrawal of consent just because data is archived for public interest?

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Tegan

4 months ago

I feel like there was a practice question about when consent can be revoked, and it mentioned legitimate grounds. Could that be related to option C?

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Eliz

4 months ago

I think I remember something about consent being tied to the necessity of data, but I'm not sure if that's the right context here.

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Kayleigh

4 months ago

This is a good test of our knowledge of the data privacy rules. I'm feeling confident I can work through the options and identify the correct scenario where consent withdrawal is prohibited.

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Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is looking for the conditions where data subjects can't withdraw consent, like if the processing is necessary or there are legitimate grounds to continue.

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Aliza

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to double-check my notes on the data protection regulations to make sure I understand the nuances around consent withdrawal.

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Jani

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky question about data privacy laws. I'll need to carefully review the options and think through the key criteria for when consent withdrawal can be prohibited.

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Willie

10 months ago

Haha, I bet the data subjects are just dying to withdraw consent. Get it? Dying? Because it's about personal data? Anyway, I think C is the right answer.

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Melita

9 months ago

Yeah, I agree. When there is an absence of overriding legitimate grounds, data subjects can be prohibited from withdrawing consent.

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Pearlene

10 months ago

I think C is the right answer.

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Hortencia

11 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I'd go with B. If the processing is unlawful, the data subject shouldn't be able to withdraw consent and enable illegal activities.

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Shaquana

9 months ago

D) When the data is being archived in the public interest

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Altha

9 months ago

C) When there is an absence of overriding legitimate grounds

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Peggie

9 months ago

B) When the processing is unlawful

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Arminda

9 months ago

A) When the data is no longer necessary

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Dalene

9 months ago

I'm not sure about A, but I agree with B. Unlawful processing should definitely restrict consent withdrawal.

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Felice

9 months ago

That's a good point. Maybe A is also a valid reason to prohibit withdrawal.

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Latricia

10 months ago

But what if the data is no longer necessary? Wouldn't that be a valid reason to prohibit withdrawal of consent?

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Carri

10 months ago

I think B makes sense. If it's unlawful, there should be consequences.

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Roslyn

11 months ago

D seems like the best option to me. If the data is being archived for the public good, then the data subject's right to withdraw consent can be limited.

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Keva

11 months ago

I see your point, Alline. It's important to consider legitimate grounds before allowing data subjects to withdraw consent.

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Alline

11 months ago

I believe data subjects can also be prohibited from withdrawing consent when there is an absence of overriding legitimate grounds.

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Armanda

11 months ago

I agree with Jillian. If the processing is unlawful, it makes sense to prohibit data subjects from withdrawing consent.

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Laura

11 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. The data subject should have the right to withdraw consent unless there are legitimate grounds that override their interests.

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Bernardo

10 months ago

Yes, it's crucial to balance the data subject's rights with any legitimate reasons for prohibiting the withdrawal of consent.

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Rosita

10 months ago

That makes sense, so it's important to consider those overriding legitimate grounds when determining if consent can be withdrawn.

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Olive

11 months ago

I agree, the data subject should have the right to withdraw consent unless there are legitimate grounds that override their interests.

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Jillian

11 months ago

I think data subjects can be prohibited from withdrawing consent when the processing is unlawful.

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