CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
Under GDPR, a cloud data controller must notify the supervisory authority of a personal data breach within what timeframe?
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72 hours
GDPR Article 33 requires notification within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
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24 hours
Why it's wrong here
GDPR requires 72 hours, not 24.
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72 hours
Why this is correct
72 hours is the correct timeframe under GDPR.
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7 days
Why it's wrong here
7 days is too long; GDPR requires within 72 hours.
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48 hours
Why it's wrong here
48 hours is not the GDPR requirement.
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