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CAS-004 Practice Question: Is evaluating its cloud service provider's…
An organization is evaluating its cloud service provider's security posture as part of third-party risk management. Which regulatory framework requires the organization to ensure that the provider has appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between regulations that apply to specific data types (PCI DSS for payment data, HIPAA for health data) versus GDPR's broad, extraterritorial scope over all personal data of EU residents, leading candidates to mistakenly choose a domain-specific regulation instead of the general data protection framework.
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Why each option matters
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GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) explicitly requires that data controllers (the organization) ensure that data processors (the cloud service provider) implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. This is mandated under Article 28 of the GDPR, which governs the relationship between controllers and processors, including contractual obligations for security measures. The regulation applies to any organization handling personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the cloud provider is located.
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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PCI DSS
Why it's wrong here
PCI DSS applies to cardholder data, not general personal data.
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SOX
Why it's wrong here
SOX focuses on financial reporting controls.
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GDPR
Why this is correct
GDPR requires data processors to have appropriate measures.
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HIPAA
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA applies to protected health information.
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