CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
A CDPSE practitioner is conducting a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for a new marketing application. During the data flow mapping phase, they identify that PII is being transferred to a cloud service provider located in a non-equivalent jurisdiction. Which action should the practitioner prioritize to ensure compliance with the GDPR?
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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Execute Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with the cloud service provider.
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are the primary legal mechanism used to safeguard personal data transfers to third countries that do not have an adequacy decision from the European Commission.
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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Disable the data transfer feature until a local data center is provisioned.
Why it's wrong here
This is a business decision, not a regulatory compliance requirement if legal mechanisms are in place.
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Perform a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) specifically for the transfer.
Why it's wrong here
A DPIA is a risk assessment tool, not a legal mechanism to authorize international data transfers.
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Update the Privacy Policy to inform users about the international transfer.
Why it's wrong here
Transparency is required, but it does not fulfill the legal requirements for a transfer mechanism.
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Execute Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with the cloud service provider.
Why this is correct
SCCs provide the necessary contractual safeguards for data transfers to non-adequate jurisdictions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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