CLO-002 Governance Risk Compliance And Security Practice Question
When a data breach occurs in a cloud environment, who is responsible for notifying the regulatory authorities?
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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The cloud customer
The customer is generally the Data Controller and holds the legal responsibility for data breach notifications, even if the cloud provider is the data processor.
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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The local ISP
Why it's wrong here
The ISP has no regulatory duty regarding the customer's data.
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The cloud customer
Why this is correct
The customer is the data controller and is legally liable.
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The cloud provider
Why it's wrong here
The provider is the processor; they usually notify the customer, not the regulators.
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The software vendor
Why it's wrong here
The vendor does not have legal liability for the customer's data breach.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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