CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A cloud customer wants to ensure that when the contract ends, the cloud provider deletes all customer data, including from backups. Which contractual clause is essential?
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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
A data deletion clause should specify the obligation to delete customer data, including 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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Right to audit clause
Why it's wrong here
Audit rights allow inspection, not deletion.
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Data deletion clause
Why this is correct
This clause mandates the provider to delete all copies of customer data.
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Data portability clause
Why it's wrong here
Portability is about exporting data, not deletion.
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Service Level Agreement
Why it's wrong here
SLA covers performance metrics, not data handling at contract end.
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