CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
When establishing a privacy steering committee, who should be included to ensure organizational support?
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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Senior representatives from Legal, IT, HR, and Marketing.
Executive sponsorship from cross-functional leadership is vital for authority.
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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Only the Human Resources team.
Why it's wrong here
HR handles employee data but not all privacy risks.
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External consultants only.
Why it's wrong here
Internal leaders are needed for cultural change.
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Only the IT staff.
Why it's wrong here
Privacy is a business-wide issue, not just IT.
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Senior representatives from Legal, IT, HR, and Marketing.
Why this is correct
Cross-functional representation ensures holistic policy ownership.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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