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  1. Under GDPR, what is the maximum fine for a Tier 2 (most serious) violation?

    Answer: €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover

    GDPR Article 83(5) sets Tier 2 fines at up to €20 million or 4% of the undertaking's total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher.

  2. What does a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) under GDPR primarily establish between a controller and processor?

    Answer: The processor's obligations, security measures, and instructions for handling personal data on behalf of the controller

    GDPR Article 28 requires a written DPA that defines the processor's subject matter, duration, nature, purpose, type of data, and obligations including confidentiality and security.

  3. A US-based e-commerce marketer wants to transfer EU customer data to a US analytics vendor. Which mechanism is currently valid for this transfer under GDPR?

    Answer: EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)

    The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), adopted in July 2023, is the current valid mechanism for transferring personal data from the EU to certified US organizations.

  4. Which of the following is NOT a lawful basis for processing personal data under GDPR Article 6?

    Answer: Business profitability

    GDPR's six lawful bases are consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests — business profitability alone is not a recognized basis.

  5. A growth team wants to A/B test email subject lines by sending 50,000 variations to EU subscribers. What GDPR consideration is most important?

    Answer: Subscribers must have consented to marketing emails, and A/B testing falls within that consent's scope

    As long as the original consent covers marketing communications, A/B testing subject lines is a processing activity within that lawful basis — no additional consent per variant is needed.

  6. Under the FTC's Dot Com Disclosures guidance, where should a material disclosure appear in a digital ad?

    Answer: As close to the relevant claim as possible, in a clear and conspicuous manner

    FTC Dot Com Disclosures guidance requires that material disclosures be placed as close to the triggering claim as possible so consumers see them before making a decision.

  7. California's CPRA (2023) added which new right for consumers that was not in the original CCPA?

    Answer: Right to correct inaccurate personal information

    The CPRA expanded CCPA by adding the right to correct inaccurate personal information held by businesses, among other enhancements.