CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An organization is subject to GDPR and experiences a data breach involving personal data. What is the maximum timeframe to notify the supervisory authority?
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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.
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72 hours
GDPR requires notification within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
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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24 hours
Why it's wrong here
24 hours is required by some regulations but not GDPR.
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48 hours
Why it's wrong here
48 hours is not the GDPR requirement.
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7 days
Why it's wrong here
7 days exceeds the GDPR requirement.
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72 hours
Why this is correct
GDPR mandates notification within 72 hours.
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