- A
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that outlines the permitted uses of PHI and the security safeguards in place
A BAA is mandatory for any business associate handling PHI.
- B
A signed letter of attestation that the cloud provider is HIPAA-compliant
Why wrong: Attestation alone is insufficient; a formal BAA is required.
- C
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) as defined under GDPR
Why wrong: GDPR DPA is not applicable here; HIPAA requires a BAA.
- D
A Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II report
Why wrong: While useful, a SOC 2 report is not a substitute for a BAA under HIPAA.
Question 961 of 1,000
CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
This CCSP practice question tests your understanding of legal, risk, and compliance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A healthcare provider is planning to migrate its electronic health records (EHR) system to a public cloud infrastructure. The system will store protected health information (PHI). Under HIPAA, what must the healthcare provider obtain from the cloud service provider before beginning the migration?
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
✓
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that outlines the permitted uses of PHI and the security safeguards in place
HIPAA requires covered entities to have a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with any business associate that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on their behalf. The cloud provider is a business associate.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that outlines the permitted uses of PHI and the security safeguards in place
Why this is correct
A BAA is mandatory for any business associate handling PHI.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
A signed letter of attestation that the cloud provider is HIPAA-compliant
Why it's wrong here
Attestation alone is insufficient; a formal BAA is required.
- ✗
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) as defined under GDPR
Why it's wrong here
GDPR DPA is not applicable here; HIPAA requires a BAA.
- ✗
A Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II report
Why it's wrong here
While useful, a SOC 2 report is not a substitute for a BAA under HIPAA.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security analyst at a medium-sized enterprise encounters this scenario during an investigation or architecture review. The correct answer reflects best practice for the specific threat or control described. ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
What to study next
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What does this CCSP question test?
Legal, Risk, and Compliance — This question tests Legal, Risk, and Compliance — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that outlines the permitted uses of PHI and the security safeguards in place — HIPAA requires covered entities to have a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with any business associate that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on their behalf. The cloud provider is a business associate.
What should I do if I get this CCSP question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related CCSP ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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