Regarding plain language communications under GDPR, which statement is true?

• A. A It is not a main GDPR obligation.
• B. B It is a main GDPR obligation.
• C. C It must be delivered only in writing.
• D. D It is required to provide in the customer's local language.

Answer: (A)

Plain language communications are about making information to data subjects clear and easy to understand. Under GDPR, information must be provided in a concise, transparent, intelligible, and easily accessible form, using plain language. This requirement is about how information is presented to ensure understanding, not a separate standalone obligation. So the statement that plain language communication is not a main GDPR obligation is correct because it’s a means to meet the broader transparency and information rights, not an independent primary duty.

It’s also important to note that GDPR communications aren’t restricted to writing; they can be delivered electronically or by other accessible formats as long as the information remains clear and accessible. And while the information should be in a language the data subject understands, it doesn’t mandate using the customer’s local language in every case—it's about understanding, which often aligns with the subject’s language preference.