CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
Which THREE items should be included in a Privacy Policy that aligns with global transparency requirements?
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 purpose and legal basis for the processing of personal data.
The purpose, the retention period, and the rights of the user are fundamental components of a compliant privacy policy.
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 purpose and legal basis for the processing of personal data.
Why this is correct
Users have a right to know why their data is processed.
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The period for which the personal data will be stored.
Why this is correct
Transparency regarding retention is a key requirement.
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The company's quarterly financial earnings report.
Why it's wrong here
Financial information is not relevant to a privacy policy.
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Information about the data subject's rights, such as the right to access or erasure.
Why this is correct
Informing users of their rights is a fundamental privacy obligation.
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The internal passwords of the IT administrators.
Why it's wrong here
This is highly sensitive security information and never included.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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