CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A multinational corporation must comply with GDPR and store EU customer data only within the European Union. Which cloud storage security measure directly addresses this requirement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Data residency configuration
Data residency policies restrict data storage to specific geographic regions. By selecting cloud regions within the EU, the organization ensures data does not leave the EU, complying with GDPR data localization requirements.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Pre-signed URLs
Why it's wrong here
Pre-signed URLs control access, not storage location.
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Data residency configuration
Why this is correct
Data residency settings ensure data is stored only in chosen geographic regions.
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Bucket policies with IAM conditions
Why it's wrong here
IAM conditions can restrict access but not geographic storage location.
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Cross-region replication
Why it's wrong here
Replication would copy data to other regions, potentially violating data residency.
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