CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A multinational corporation that processes personal data of EU residents is required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and implement data protection impact assessments. Which regulation primarily drives these requirements?
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Why each option matters
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GDPR
The GDPR mandates DPO appointment for certain organizations and requires Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing activities.
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PCI DSS
Why it's wrong here
PCI DSS is a payment card industry standard, not a privacy regulation.
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SOX
Why it's wrong here
SOX applies to financial reporting for US public companies.
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GDPR
Why this is correct
The GDPR is the EU regulation requiring DPOs and DPIAs.
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HIPAA
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA applies to healthcare data in the US, not EU personal data.
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