CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
Which TWO actions should a CDPSE prioritize when assessing a vendor for privacy compliance?
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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Ensure the vendor contract includes specific privacy and data protection clauses.
Contractual requirements and proof of security controls are the pillars of vendor risk management.
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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Check if the vendor has a high-quality office interior.
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant to privacy.
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Ensure the vendor contract includes specific privacy and data protection clauses.
Why this is correct
Contractual language is the basis for legal accountability.
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Verify the vendor's social media presence to check for public complaints.
Why it's wrong here
Social media is not a reliable source for privacy risk management.
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Request the vendor's list of all their customers.
Why it's wrong here
This is confidential information and not required for a privacy risk assessment.
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Review the vendor's most recent third-party audit reports, such as SOC 2.
Why this is correct
Audit reports provide independent verification of security controls.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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