CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An IS auditor is performing a compliance audit of data privacy regulations. The auditor finds that the organization's privacy policy is not fully aligned with regulatory requirements. Which of the following is the auditor's BEST course of action?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Report the finding as a non-compliance issue and recommend updates to the policy.
The auditor should report the non-compliance finding and recommend corrective actions, as the primary goal of a compliance audit is to identify gaps.
Answer analysis
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Ignore the issue because the policy is only a minor deviation.
Why it's wrong here
Even minor deviations should be reported in a compliance audit.
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Report the finding as a non-compliance issue and recommend updates to the policy.
Why this is correct
This aligns with the audit's objective.
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Draft a new privacy policy for the organization.
Why it's wrong here
Drafting policies is a management responsibility, not the auditor's.
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Conclude that the organization is compliant because the policy exists.
Why it's wrong here
Existence of a policy does not guarantee compliance.
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