CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
Which governance artifact is best for documenting the accountability for privacy decisions?
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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A Privacy Decision Log.
A decision log provides a clear trail of who authorized specific privacy practices.
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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A Privacy Decision Log.
Why this is correct
A log documenting rationale and sign-off is essential for accountability.
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An email thread.
Why it's wrong here
Emails are informal and unreliable as an audit record.
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A standard operating procedure (SOP).
Why it's wrong here
SOPs are for processes, not for recording decisions.
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The company's mission statement.
Why it's wrong here
This is high-level vision, not a governance record.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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