Discuss PECB GDPR Exam Topic 1 Question 1

Which of the statements below related to compliance monitoring is correct?

AThe DPO should monitor and measure all activities of the organization in order to ensure the suitability and effectiveness of the GDPR compliance program

BThe DPO should monitor internal compliance of the organization with applicable data protection laws

CThe DPO should assign roles and responsibilities to monitor GDPR compliance

Suggested Answer: B

GDPR Article 39(1)(b) states that the DPO is responsible for monitoring internal compliance with data protection laws, rather than assigning responsibilities or measuring all activities.

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14 comments · newest first

Rachael 10 months ago

C makes sense too, but isn't it more about oversight than assigning?

Mattie 10 months ago

Wait, can the DPO really assign roles? That sounds off.

Elke 10 months ago

Totally agree with B! It's all about following the laws.

Boris 10 months ago

I think B is the right choice. DPOs focus on internal compliance.

Mira 10 months ago

A seems too broad. DPOs can't monitor everything!

Marsha 11 months ago

I vaguely recall that the DPO does have to ensure compliance, but I’m not certain if they should directly monitor all activities. Maybe C is a possibility?

Elke 11 months ago

I feel like option A is too broad. The DPO can’t possibly monitor everything, right? It seems like B is more accurate.

Rashad 11 months ago

I remember practicing a question about DPO responsibilities, and I’m not sure if they should assign roles. That sounds more like management than compliance monitoring.

Thurman 11 months ago

I think the DPO's role is more about overseeing compliance rather than monitoring every single activity. So, I’m leaning towards option B.

Luisa 12 months ago

Based on my understanding, B is the best answer. The DPO should be focused on monitoring internal compliance, not measuring the suitability of the entire compliance program.

Corazon 12 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the choices. I'll need to think through each one carefully to determine which one is truly correct.

Temeka 12 months ago

Option B sounds right to me. The DPO's role is to ensure the organization is complying with data protection regulations, not to monitor every single activity.

Wava 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the GDPR requirements around the DPO's monitoring responsibilities before answering.

Keneth 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward - I think the correct answer is B, the DPO should monitor internal compliance with data protection laws.

PECB GDPR Exam - Topic 1 Question 1 Discussion