20+ practice questions focused on Privacy Governance — one of the most tested topics on the ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) (CDPSE) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Privacy Governance PracticeIn the context of the NIST Privacy Framework, what is the primary role of the 'Govern' (GV) function?
Explanation: In the NIST Privacy Framework, the Govern (GV) function establishes and communicates the organization's privacy risk management strategy, including roles, responsibilities, and how privacy risk is communicated to stakeholders. It is the foundational function that sets policy and ensures accountability across the other functions (Identify, Control, Communicate, Protect). Communicating privacy risks to stakeholders is therefore a core GV activity.
When designing a privacy incident response plan, who should be the primary decision-maker for reporting a breach to a regulator?
Explanation: The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is the role charged with advising on and monitoring compliance with data protection law, including assessing whether a breach triggers regulatory notification obligations. The DPO typically leads the decision framework for reporting, coordinating with legal and executive leadership, because they hold the specialized knowledge of notification thresholds and timelines. This makes the DPO the primary decision-maker for regulator reporting.
Which TWO of the following are effective ways to measure the success of a privacy program?
Explanation: Option A is correct because a reduction in the number of privacy-related incidents is a direct, quantifiable outcome metric that demonstrates the privacy program is preventing data breaches, unauthorized disclosures, and policy violations, showing measurable risk reduction over time. Option B is correct because successful completion of internal and external privacy audits verifies that the program's controls, policies, and procedures conform to frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO/IEC 27701, providing independent assurance of compliance and operational effectiveness. Options C, D, and E are incorrect because the color of office walls, the number of coffee machines, and the number of office chairs purchased are unrelated to privacy controls, data protection outcomes, or regulatory compliance, and therefore cannot serve as valid success measures for a privacy program.
A multinational financial services firm is updating its privacy governance program to address increasing regulatory scrutiny. The Chief Privacy Officer must ensure that the program includes mechanisms for accountability and enforcement. Which TWO of the following are essential components for achieving this? (Choose two.)
Explanation: Defined roles and responsibilities establish who is accountable for privacy, while an incident response plan with disciplinary actions provides enforcement. Together, they create a governance structure where privacy obligations are clearly owned and violations have consequences, ensuring the program can be effectively enforced.
A global technology company is establishing a privacy governance program to comply with multiple privacy regulations across different regions. The Chief Privacy Officer is identifying key roles and responsibilities to ensure clear accountability and effective oversight. Which TWO of the following are essential roles that should be defined within the privacy governance program? (Choose two.)
Explanation: The DPO and the Privacy Steering Committee are essential roles in a privacy governance program. The DPO ensures regulatory compliance and acts as a liaison with authorities, while the steering committee provides strategic oversight and cross-functional alignment. Together, they establish clear accountability and direction for the privacy program, which is vital for managing complex, multi-jurisdictional privacy requirements.
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