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CCSP Practice Question: A company stores PII in the cloud and needs to…
A company stores PII in the cloud and needs to ensure compliance with GDPR. What is the first step they should take?
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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Perform data classification and mapping
The first step is to perform data classification and mapping to identify what PII is held, where it resides, and how it flows. This foundational activity informs all subsequent GDPR compliance actions. Option A is incorrect because deleting data may be part of data minimization but not the first step. Option B is incorrect because encryption is a security control, not the initial step. Option C is incorrect because a Data Processing Agreement is signed after identifying and understanding data processing activities.
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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Delete all data older than the required retention period
Why it's wrong here
Deletion is part of data lifecycle management, not the first step.
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Implement encryption for all stored data
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a later technical control, not the first step.
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Sign a Data Processing Agreement with the CSP
Why it's wrong here
A DPA is necessary but requires prior understanding of data processing activities.
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Perform data classification and mapping
Why this is correct
This is the initial step to identify and locate PII.
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