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200-201 Practice Question: A company operating in the EU experiences a data…
A company operating in the EU experiences a data breach involving personal data of EU citizens. Under GDPR, what is the maximum timeframe to notify the supervisory authority?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the exact GDPR notification timeframe (72 hours) versus other common breach notification periods (e.g., 48 hours for some US state laws or 24 hours for PCI DSS), so candidates must memorize the precise 72-hour requirement for EU personal data breaches.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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72 hours
Under Article 33 of the GDPR, a controller must notify the supervisory authority of a personal data breach without undue delay and, where feasible, no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of it. This 72-hour window is the maximum timeframe, making option B correct for the 200-201 exam context.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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96 hours
Why it's wrong here
96 hours exceeds the 72-hour limit.
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72 hours
Why this is correct
GDPR Article 33 requires notification within 72 hours.
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24 hours
Why it's wrong here
GDPR mandates 72 hours, not 24.
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48 hours
Why it's wrong here
48 hours is not the required timeframe.
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