Contents
- 1 Which three are steps that controllers must take before processing subjects data?
- 2 Who is responsible for data breach controller or processor?
- 3 Which lawful basis for processing is the most flexible?
- 4 What is the most critical part to being a data controller?
- 5 Can a processor decide to delete data from a controller?
Which three are steps that controllers must take before processing subjects data?
These controller responsibilities include collecting individual’s consent, storing of the data, managing consent-revoking, enabling the right to access, etc. It has to possess the ability to demonstrate compliance with the principles relating to the processing of personal data.
What should be done so that a controller is able to outsource the processing?
only act in accordance with the Data Controller’s instructions; comply with confidentiality obligations (and ensure that its staff comply); ensure the security of the personal data; only appoint a sub-processor with the consent of the Data Controller (and when appointed, impose mirroring obligations);
How must data always be processed?
GDPR Article 5 starts by saying that personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject. So, lawfulness, fairness and transparency. Processing of personal data must happen in a lawful way and thus have a legal basis which makes the processing legitimate.
Who is responsible for data breach controller or processor?
The data processor will be liable to the data controller for the money that the data controller paid to the data subject at point 1, even if the incident was the fault of its subprocessor.
Which is a requirement for controllers under GDPR?
The GDPR is more prescriptive, but the net effect is very similar—the primary requirement is that the controller must ensure the security of the personal data that it processes. DPAs can only take appropriate enforcement action in relation to data breaches if they are aware of those breaches.
What are the six legal basis for processing data?
The law provides six legal bases for processing: consent, performance of a contract, a legitimate interest, a vital interest, a legal requirement, and a public interest. First, most organizations ask if they have to have consent to process data.
Which lawful basis for processing is the most flexible?
Legitimate interests
Legitimate interests is the most flexible lawful basis for processing, but you cannot assume it will always be the most appropriate.
Can personal data processing be carried out by another processor on behalf of the controller?
Controller’s instructions: you can only process the personal data on instructions from a controller (unless otherwise required by law). If you act outside your instructions or process for your own purposes, you will step outside your role as a processor and become a controller for that processing.
Can an individual be a controller under GDPR?
As long as an individual is acting within the scope of their employment duties, they act as an agent of the data controller. In other words, the GDPR will class them as part of the controller and not as not a separate party who is contracted to process data on behalf of the data controller.
What is the most critical part to being a data controller?
A controller must look at all data processing activities and see if they respond to the principles of personal data processing and whether the purpose and nature of the personal data and processing activity doesn’t need more attention than others because the GDPR sees higher risks when they are planned.
Can a processor and a controller act together?
Article 29 Data Protection Working Party Opinion 1/2010 on the concepts of “controller” and “processor” mentions that there may be various situations when data controllers are acting together. This may lead in some circumstances to joint and several liabilities, but this is not necessarily a rule.
How do you determine whether you are a controller or processor?
If some of the data is the same, your systems must be able to distinguish between these two capacities, and allow you to apply different processes and measures to each. If you cannot do this, you are likely to be considered a joint controller rather than a processor for the data you process on your client’s behalf.
Can a processor decide to delete data from a controller?
However, within the terms of its contract with the controller, a processor may decide: how it will delete or dispose of the data. These lists are not exhaustive, but illustrate the differences between the controller’s and the processor’s roles.
What can I do when my processing is restricted?
When processing is restricted, you are permitted to store the personal data, but not use it. An individual can make a request for restriction verbally or in writing. You have one calendar month to respond to a request.