CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An IS auditor is evaluating the privacy controls of an e-commerce company that collects and processes personal data from customers in multiple jurisdictions, including the European Union (GDPR). The company has a data inventory but has not conducted a privacy impact assessment (PIA) for a new customer analytics platform that processes sensitive data. Which THREE of the following are the MOST critical deficiencies that the auditor should 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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Lack of a privacy impact assessment (PIA) for the new platform
Under GDPR, a PIA is required for high-risk processing. Cross-border transfers without safeguards violate GDPR. Consent management is also a key requirement. Data minimization is a principle, but not necessarily a critical deficiency without context.
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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Inadequate data minimization practices in the platform design
Why it's wrong here
While important, it is not as critical as the missing PIA or consent issues.
- ✓
Lack of a privacy impact assessment (PIA) for the new platform
Why this is correct
PIA is mandatory for high-risk processing under GDPR.
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Lack of an up-to-date privacy notice on the website
Why it's wrong here
Important but not the most critical deficiency given the scenario.
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Absence of cross-border data transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Why this is correct
Cross-border transfers without safeguards violate GDPR.
- ✓
Insufficient consent management processes for data processing
Why this is correct
Consent must be obtained and managed properly under GDPR.
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