CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
When a third-party vendor reports a data breach, what is the first step the CDPSE should take?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Activate the incident response plan to assess the scope and notify affected individuals if required.
The immediate step is to follow the Incident Response Plan (IRP) to assess the impact and initiate containment.
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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Activate the incident response plan to assess the scope and notify affected individuals if required.
Why this is correct
The IRP provides the necessary structure for handling the breach effectively.
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Review the vendor's insurance policy coverage.
Why it's wrong here
This is a financial consideration, not the priority during a breach.
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Demand the vendor perform an independent audit of their systems.
Why it's wrong here
This can be done later, but it is not the immediate priority during an incident.
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Suspend all services provided by the vendor immediately.
Why it's wrong here
Disrupting services without assessing the breach impact may be premature.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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