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CAS-004 Practice Question: Implementing a new cloud-based SaaS application…
A company is implementing a new cloud-based SaaS application and needs to ensure compliance with GDPR. The security team is tasked with updating the data protection impact assessment (DPIA). Which of the following should the team prioritize?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse a DPIA with a security assessment (like a vulnerability scan or SLA review), but the DPIA is specifically a privacy risk assessment mandated by GDPR Article 35, not a general security or operational review.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Assessing the types of personal data processed and the risks to data subjects
Under GDPR, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is mandatory when processing personal data that is likely to result in high risk to individuals. The core requirement is to systematically assess the types of personal data being processed, the necessity and proportionality of the processing, and the risks to data subjects' rights and freedoms. This directly aligns with option A, as the DPIA must identify and mitigate privacy risks before the SaaS application goes live.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Assessing the types of personal data processed and the risks to data subjects
Why this is correct
DPIA focuses on the processing of personal data and associated risks.
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Defining data retention schedules for all data types
Why it's wrong here
Retention schedules are part of data governance, not specifically DPIA.
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Conducting a vulnerability scan of the SaaS application
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability scanning is a technical control, not a DPIA.
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Reviewing the cloud provider's SLA for uptime guarantees
Why it's wrong here
SLA review is operational, not a DPIA requirement.
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