CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
Which governance mechanism is best suited for managing privacy risks in an agile development environment?
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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Appointing a privacy champion in each agile squad.
Privacy champions embedded in squads ensure privacy is addressed throughout the agile cycle.
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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Appointing a privacy champion in each agile squad.
Why this is correct
Embedded privacy champions provide real-time guidance.
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Requiring a full DPIA before every sprint.
Why it's wrong here
This would stall agile development; a phased approach is better.
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Waiting for the security sign-off at the end of the project.
Why it's wrong here
This violates the principle of privacy by design.
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Hard-coding privacy requirements in the source code.
Why it's wrong here
Privacy is about process and policy, not just hard-coded logic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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