CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
Which THREE elements are essential in a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) report?
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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An assessment of the necessity and proportionality of the processing.
A DPIA must document the process, the risks identified, and the mitigations applied to be valid.
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 detailed list of the developer team's salaries.
Why it's wrong here
Financial data is irrelevant to a DPIA.
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An assessment of the necessity and proportionality of the processing.
Why this is correct
Justification is required to ensure privacy compliance.
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An assessment of the risks to the rights and freedoms of data subjects.
Why this is correct
Risk assessment is the core objective of a DPIA.
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A copy of the organization's business continuity plan.
Why it's wrong here
BCP is for availability, not specifically privacy impact.
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A systematic description of the processing activities.
Why this is correct
Describing the flow is the first step of a DPIA.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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