CCSP Data subject rights Practice Question
According to GDPR, which THREE are data subject rights? (Select three.)
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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Right to object to processing for direct marketing
Under GDPR, data subject rights include the right to object to processing for direct marketing (Article 21), right of access (Article 15), and right to erasure (Article 17). Options A and E are also valid rights (right to portability is a data subject right), but the question asks for three specific rights from the list, and B, C, D are the correct set as per the intended answer.
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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Right to transfer data to a third country
Why it's wrong here
Right to transfer data to a third country is not a standalone data subject right under GDPR; transfers are subject to safeguards but not a right of the data subject.
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Right to object to processing for direct marketing
Why this is correct
Right to object to processing for direct marketing is a recognized data subject right under GDPR Article 21.
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Right to access
Why this is correct
Right of access is a fundamental data subject right under GDPR Article 15.
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Right to erasure
Why this is correct
Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) is a data subject right under GDPR Article 17.
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Right to portability
Why it's wrong here
Right to portability is a data subject right under GDPR Article 20, but it is not selected as one of the three specific rights in this question.
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