CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
When assessing cloud computing risk, which of the following is a key concern related to data sovereignty?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Data may be stored in jurisdictions with different privacy laws
Data sovereignty refers to legal requirements that data be stored and processed within certain geographic boundaries. Cloud providers may store data in multiple jurisdictions, leading to compliance risks if data crosses borders without authorization.
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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Shared responsibility model misunderstandings
Why it's wrong here
Shared responsibility is about security roles, not sovereignty.
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Data may be stored in jurisdictions with different privacy laws
Why this is correct
This is the core of data sovereignty risk.
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Multi-tenancy isolation gaps
Why it's wrong here
Multi-tenancy is a security concern but not sovereignty.
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Vendor lock-in due to proprietary APIs
Why it's wrong here
Vendor lock-in is a different concern, not directly related to data sovereignty.
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