CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A global company uses a cloud provider that stores data in multiple jurisdictions. During an eDiscovery request from a US court, which three challenges are most likely to arise? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Jurisdictional conflicts over which court has authority
eDiscovery in the cloud poses jurisdictional conflicts, data access limitations, and data preservation challenges.
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Jurisdictional conflicts over which court has authority
Why this is correct
Data in multiple countries may be subject to conflicting laws.
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Lack of encryption options
Why it's wrong here
Most cloud providers offer encryption; this is not a typical eDiscovery challenge.
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Ensuring data is preserved without alteration (legal hold)
Why this is correct
Preserving data in cloud environments requires specific controls like Object Lock.
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Inability to perform forensically sound collection due to lack of physical access
Why this is correct
Cloud providers may not allow physical access for forensic imaging.
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Excessive cost of cloud storage
Why it's wrong here
Cost is not a primary legal challenge, though it may be a practical concern.
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