CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
When designing a privacy incident response plan, who should be the primary decision-maker for reporting a breach to a regulator?
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 Data Protection Officer (DPO).
The DPO or legal counsel usually holds the authority to assess and report breaches.
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 software vendor.
Why it's wrong here
The vendor may report to the controller, not the regulator.
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The Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Why this is correct
The DPO is responsible for assessing and reporting breach risks.
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The office administrator.
Why it's wrong here
They lack the regulatory knowledge.
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The social media manager.
Why it's wrong here
They manage the public message, not the legal report.
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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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