- A
Data portability clause to export data in a usable format
Why wrong: Portability is about data migration, not ongoing security verification.
- B
Data ownership clause specifying customer retains all rights to data
This ensures the provider does not claim ownership of customer data.
- C
Data deletion clause for removal upon contract termination
Why wrong: Deletion is important but does not provide ongoing verification of security.
- D
Service Level Agreement (SLA) for uptime and performance
Why wrong: SLA addresses availability, not security verification or data ownership.
- E
Right to audit the cloud provider's security controls
This allows the customer to verify the provider's compliance with security requirements.
Question 267 of 1,000
CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
This CCSP practice question tests your understanding of legal, risk, and compliance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
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.)
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
✓
Data ownership clause specifying customer retains all rights to data
Option B is correct because 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.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Data portability clause to export data in a usable format
Why it's wrong here
Portability is about data migration, not ongoing security verification.
- ✓
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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Data deletion clause for removal upon contract termination
Why it's wrong here
Deletion is important but does not provide ongoing verification of security.
- ✗
Service Level Agreement (SLA) for uptime and performance
Why it's wrong here
SLA addresses availability, not security verification or data ownership.
- ✓
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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco 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.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The right to audit clause typically specifies the scope (e.g., SOC 2 Type II reports, ISO 27001 certifications, or on-site assessments), frequency (e.g., annually), and any restrictions (e.g., notice periods). In practice, a customer may exercise this right to review the provider's access logs, encryption key management (e.g., using AWS KMS or Azure Key Vault), and incident response procedures, ensuring compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. Without this clause, the customer may be limited to relying on the provider's self-attestations or third-party audit reports, which may not cover all security controls relevant to the customer's data.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security analyst at a medium-sized enterprise encounters this scenario during an investigation or architecture review. The correct answer reflects best practice for the specific threat or control described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
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What does this CCSP question test?
Legal, Risk, and Compliance — This question tests Legal, Risk, and Compliance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Data ownership clause specifying customer retains all rights to data — Option B is correct because 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.
What should I do if I get this CCSP question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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