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CAS-004 Practice Question: A multinational corporation must comply with both…
A multinational corporation must comply with both the EU's GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Which of the following scenarios would cause a conflict between these regulations?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume GDPR and CCPA are fully compatible, overlooking the fundamental difference between opt-in (GDPR) and opt-out (CCPA) consent models for data processing activities like sale or sharing.
Answer choices
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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GDPR requires explicit consent for data processing, while CCPA allows opt-out for data sale
GDPR mandates explicit consent for processing personal data (Article 7), while CCPA provides a right to opt out of the sale of personal information (Section 1798.120). This creates a direct conflict: a company subject to both must decide whether to obtain explicit consent (GDPR) or rely on an opt-out mechanism (CCPA) for data sales, as the two approaches are incompatible in practice.
Answer analysis
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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GDPR requires explicit consent for data processing, while CCPA allows opt-out for data sale
Why this is correct
Consent vs opt-out can conflict.
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One regulation requires breach notification, the other does not
Why it's wrong here
Both require breach notification.
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CCPA imposes data minimization, while GDPR does not
Why it's wrong here
Both have data minimization principles.
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Both require data access rights for individuals
Why it's wrong here
Both grant data access rights.
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