CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
Which tool is best suited for establishing the scope of a privacy governance program by identifying where personal data resides across the organization?
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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Data Inventory / Data Map
A Data Inventory (or Data Mapping) is the foundational tool used to identify data assets and their flows.
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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Access Control Matrix
Why it's wrong here
This manages who can access what, not where data resides.
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Data Inventory / Data Map
Why this is correct
A data inventory identifies what data is held, where it is stored, and how it is processed.
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Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
Why it's wrong here
A PIA is used to assess specific projects, not to map the entire organization's data landscape.
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Incident Response Plan
Why it's wrong here
This is used for managing data breaches, not for initial data mapping.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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