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CCSP Practice Question: Evaluating cloud providers for compliance with…
A company is evaluating cloud providers for compliance with the GDPR. Which TWO of the following are mandatory data protection roles under the GDPR?
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Why each option matters
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Data Processor
The GDPR defines the Data Controller and Data Processor as mandatory roles. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is required only under certain conditions (e.g., large-scale monitoring). Cloud Security Architect and Data Steward are not GDPR-defined roles.
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Data Processor
Why this is correct
The Data Processor is a mandatory role under GDPR.
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Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Why it's wrong here
DPO is mandatory only for certain organizations, not all.
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Cloud Security Architect
Why it's wrong here
This is a job title, not a GDPR-defined role.
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Data Controller
Why this is correct
The Data Controller is a mandatory role under GDPR.
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Data Steward
Why it's wrong here
Data Steward is not a GDPR-defined role.
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