CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A cloud customer is terminating its contract with a cloud provider and needs to ensure all data, including backups, is permanently deleted. Which contractual clause is most relevant?
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 deletion clause
Data deletion clauses specify the provider's obligation to delete customer data, including from backups, upon termination.
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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Service Level Agreement
Why it's wrong here
SLA covers performance, not data lifecycle.
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Data deletion clause
Why this is correct
This clause ensures data is securely deleted after contract end.
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Data portability clause
Why it's wrong here
Portability is about export, not deletion.
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Right to audit clause
Why it's wrong here
Audit clause is for verification, not deletion.
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