CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
A CDPSE is reviewing a vendor's privacy controls. Which finding would be considered a major non-compliance risk?
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 vendor lacks a documented process for handling data subject erasure requests.
Failure to provide a data subject right to erasure is a critical violation of privacy regulations.
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 vendor lacks a documented process for handling data subject erasure requests.
Why this is correct
Inability to fulfill data subject rights is a fundamental non-compliance issue.
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The vendor uses a different database encryption algorithm than the organization.
Why it's wrong here
Using different, yet secure, algorithms is generally acceptable.
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The vendor's privacy policy is not written in the user's native language.
Why it's wrong here
While ideal, it is not always a strict legal non-compliance issue depending on the jurisdiction.
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The vendor only updates their privacy policy once every two years.
Why it's wrong here
Frequency of updates is less important than the content and accuracy of the policy.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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