CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
What is the primary role of a Data Privacy Officer (DPO)?
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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Monitoring compliance and providing advice on data protection.
The DPO acts as an independent advisor and oversight function for privacy compliance.
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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Monitoring compliance and providing advice on data protection.
Why this is correct
This is the core mandate of the DPO under GDPR.
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Approving all business marketing budgets.
Why it's wrong here
DPOs do not have financial approval authority.
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Managing the IT server infrastructure.
Why it's wrong here
This is an IT role, not a DPO role.
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Developing all corporate software applications.
Why it's wrong here
DPOs are not developers.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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