Exam CIPM topic 1 question 19 discussion

Attending workshops and interacting with other professionals allows you to stay current with the latest trends and changes in the regulatory landscape. It also provides opportunities to discuss practical implications, share experiences, and learn from peers in the field. This approach helps ensure that you are not only informed about regulatory changes but also understand their impact on data protection practices and policies. While consulting an external lawyer (A) and subscribing to email list-serves (D) are valuable resources, and regularly engaging with regulators (B) is important for compliance, the interactive and comprehensive nature of workshops and professional networking often provides a more holistic understanding of regulatory developments.

Email lists is the answer referred to in the textbook, and is the more systematic approach. C would also be useful

C. As a Data Protection Officer (DPO), attending workshops and interacting with other data privacy professionals is the most effective way to stay updated on changes in laws and regulations and ensure your organization's policies remain compliant. Email lists are great but emails can get lost or marked as spam,whereas a big change in a regulation ill likely be brought up amongst professionals in the same field.