CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
During an audit, it is discovered that privacy policies have not been updated for three years, despite significant changes in business data collection practices. Which governance failure is most evident?
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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Lack of a formal policy review and approval lifecycle.
Privacy policies must reflect current processing activities; failing to update them indicates a breakdown in the policy lifecycle management process.
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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Lack of a formal policy review and approval lifecycle.
Why this is correct
Policies require periodic review cycles triggered by business changes or regulatory updates.
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Insufficient budget for the privacy office.
Why it's wrong here
Budget may be a root cause, but the governance failure is the lack of a process.
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Inadequate training for staff on data privacy.
Why it's wrong here
Training is important, but the core failure is the governance of the policy document itself.
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Failure of the IT department to implement technical controls.
Why it's wrong here
The issue is policy governance, not the technical implementation of those policies.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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