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CCSP Practice Question: Moving its customer database to a public cloud…
A company is moving its customer database to a public cloud provider. The database contains personally identifiable information (PII) of European Union citizens. Which legal framework imposes requirements on the cloud customer regarding data protection and privacy in this scenario?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the misconception that any data privacy law applies globally, but the trap here is that candidates may choose HIPAA or PCI DSS because they are familiar with data protection, failing to recognize that GDPR is the only framework specifically designed for EU citizen PII regardless of industry.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the correct legal framework because it specifically governs the processing of personally identifiable information (PII) of European Union citizens, regardless of where the data is stored or processed. As the cloud customer is moving a customer database containing EU PII to a public cloud provider, GDPR imposes strict requirements on the data controller (the customer) for data protection, consent, breach notification, and cross-border data transfer safeguards.
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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Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Why it's wrong here
SOX addresses financial reporting and corporate governance.
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Why this is correct
GDPR governs processing of personal data of EU individuals.
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA applies to protected health information in the US.
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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Why it's wrong here
PCI DSS applies to payment card data, not general PII.
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