200-201 Security Concepts Practice Question
An organization must comply with a regulation that requires protecting the privacy of EU citizens' personal data. Which compliance framework applies?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between data privacy regulations (like GDPR) and data security standards (like PCI DSS or HIPAA), where candidates mistakenly apply a US-centric regulation to an EU privacy requirement.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU regulation specifically designed to protect the privacy and personal data of EU citizens. It applies to any organization that processes or controls the personal data of individuals in the EU, regardless of where the organization is based. This makes GDPR the correct compliance framework for the scenario described.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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HIPAA
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA protects US healthcare information, not EU citizens' personal data. It is tempting because both are privacy regulations with breach notification duties, but HIPAA applies to protected health information held by covered entities; the scenario describes GDPR, which governs processing of EU residents' personal data.
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ISO 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is a voluntary information security management certification, not a privacy regulation imposing legal obligations. It is tempting because it covers data protection controls, but certification does not satisfy statutory EU privacy requirements; GDPR is the binding regulation governing EU citizens' personal data processing.
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PCI DSS
Why it's wrong here
PCI DSS governs payment card data handling, not EU citizen privacy. It is tempting because both are regulatory compliance frameworks with audit requirements, but PCI DSS applies to cardholder data environments; the EU privacy regulation described is GDPR, which mandates lawful processing of personal data.
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GDPR
Why this is correct
GDPR directly governs the protection of EU citizens' personal data, satisfying the stem's regulatory privacy requirement. It imposes binding obligations on organisations processing that data, regardless of where the organisation is established, making it the applicable compliance framework rather than a security control or technical standard.
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