Free CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 Practice Question

GDPR imposes strict rules on the processing of personal data of EU residents, including the need for explicit consent for certain actions. However, it does not specifically mandate that a company must obtain explicit consent from individuals before a penetration tester can access their personal data during a security assessment. The necessity for consent depends on the lawful basis for processing the data, and in the context of penetration testing, the lawful basis might be 'compliance with a legal obligation' or 'legitimate interests' of the company to secure its systems. It's important for penetration testers to work with legal counsel to ensure their testing activities are GDPR-compliant.