CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
Which TWO of the following should be considered when aligning privacy strategy with broader business objectives?
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 organization's stated risk appetite.
Alignment requires understanding the organization's risk appetite and the legal/regulatory landscape in which it operates.
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 specific font used in corporate emails.
Why it's wrong here
Brand standards are not related to privacy governance.
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The organization's stated risk appetite.
Why this is correct
Privacy controls must be balanced against the organization's business goals and risk tolerance.
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Applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Why this is correct
Strategy must be anchored in the legal obligations relevant to the business.
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The number of employees who take public transit.
Why it's wrong here
This information does not inform privacy strategy.
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The physical location of the office breakroom.
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant to privacy strategy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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