CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A cloud customer is negotiating a contract with a new cloud provider. The customer wants to ensure they can maintain control over their data and verify the provider's security posture. Which TWO contractual provisions are most critical for these purposes? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between contractual clauses that provide legal ownership (data ownership) versus operational capabilities (data portability, deletion) versus performance guarantees (SLA), and candidates frequently confuse the right to audit with a general SLA or data portability clause.
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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Data ownership clause specifying customer retains all rights to data
A data ownership clause explicitly states that the customer retains all rights, title, and interest in their data, ensuring legal control even when data is stored on the provider's infrastructure. This clause is foundational for maintaining data sovereignty and preventing the provider from claiming any ownership or usage rights over the customer's data.
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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Data portability clause to export data in a usable format
Why it's wrong here
Portability is about data migration, not ongoing security verification.
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Data ownership clause specifying customer retains all rights to data
Why this is correct
This ensures the provider does not claim ownership of customer data.
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Data deletion clause for removal upon contract termination
Why it's wrong here
Deletion is important but does not provide ongoing verification of security.
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Service Level Agreement (SLA) for uptime and performance
Why it's wrong here
SLA addresses availability, not security verification or data ownership.
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Right to audit the cloud provider's security controls
Why this is correct
This allows the customer to verify the provider's compliance with security requirements.
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