- A
A binding corporate rule approved by the US Department of Commerce
Why wrong: BCRs are for intra-group transfers and approved by EU DPAs, not the US Department of Commerce.
- B
Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission
SCCs are a standard data transfer mechanism under GDPR for transfers to third countries.
- C
An adequacy decision by the US Federal Trade Commission
Why wrong: Adequacy decisions are made by the European Commission, not the FTC.
- D
A data processing agreement solely between the cloud provider and the data subjects
Why wrong: Data processing agreements are between controller and processor, not with data subjects.
Question 204 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 multinational company operating in the EU uses a cloud service provider based in the US to process personal data of EU data subjects. The company is considered a data controller under the GDPR. Which of the following must the company ensure is in place to lawfully transfer personal data from the EU to the US?
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
✓
Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission
Under GDPR, transfers of personal data to third countries require an adequate level of protection. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are a valid transfer mechanism approved by the European Commission.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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 binding corporate rule approved by the US Department of Commerce
Why it's wrong here
BCRs are for intra-group transfers and approved by EU DPAs, not the US Department of Commerce.
- ✓
Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission
Why this is correct
SCCs are a standard data transfer mechanism under GDPR for transfers to third countries.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
An adequacy decision by the US Federal Trade Commission
Why it's wrong here
Adequacy decisions are made by the European Commission, not the FTC.
- ✗
A data processing agreement solely between the cloud provider and the data subjects
Why it's wrong here
Data processing agreements are between controller and processor, not with data subjects.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
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What does this CCSP question test?
Legal, Risk, and Compliance — This question tests Legal, Risk, and Compliance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission — Under GDPR, transfers of personal data to third countries require an adequate level of protection. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are a valid transfer mechanism approved by the European Commission.
What should I do if I get this CCSP question wrong?
Identify which CCSP exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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