Which of the following is NOT an explicit right granted to data subjects under the GDPR?
A.
The right to request access to the personal data a controller holds about them.
B.
The right to request the deletion of data a controller holds about them.
C.
The right to opt-out of the sale of their personal data to third parties.
D.
The right to request restriction of processing of personal data, under certain scenarios.
The Answer Is:
C
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
This is not an explicit right granted to data subjects under the GDPR, as the GDPR does not specifically address the sale of personal data. However, the GDPR does require that data subjects give their consent to any processing of their personal data that is not based on another legal basis, such as a contract or a legal obligation1. Therefore, data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, and the controller must inform them of this right before obtaining their consent2. The other options are explicit rights granted to data subjects under the GDPR, as they are listed in Chapter 3 of the regulation3. References:
Free CIPP/E Study Guide, page 23, section 3.1
CIPP/E Certification, page 18, section 3.1
The Ultimate CIPP/E Study Guide for 2023, page 16, section 3.1
GDPR data subject rights - 8 fundamental & additional rights, paragraph 4
Rights of the data subject - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Article 7
Rights of the data subject - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Chapter 3