ISC Law Ethics And Security Compliance Management Practice Question
Which principle of 'Ethics in Security Leadership' dictates that a manager should prioritize the safety and privacy of the user over organizational convenience?
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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Duty of care / Stewardship
The principle of stewardship and duty of care requires leaders to act in the best interest of the data subject.
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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Transparency
Why it's wrong here
Transparency is a facet of ethics, but stewardship is the fundamental duty.
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Duty of care / Stewardship
Why this is correct
Stewardship requires putting the protection of the resource and user rights first.
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Principle of least privilege
Why it's wrong here
This is a security control, not an ethical principle.
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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
This is a risk management control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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