CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A multinational corporation must ensure that customer data from the European Union is stored and processed only within EU regions to comply with GDPR. They are using a cloud provider with data centers globally. What is the primary mechanism to enforce this requirement?
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Why each option matters
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Selecting cloud regions located within the EU for all services
Cloud providers allow customers to select specific geographic regions for resource deployment, ensuring data residency compliance.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Selecting cloud regions located within the EU for all services
Why this is correct
Correct: Region selection ensures data is stored and processed in designated geographic areas.
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Client-side encryption with keys stored in the EU
Why it's wrong here
Encryption does not control where data is physically stored.
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Using a VPN to route all traffic through an EU gateway
Why it's wrong here
VPN controls network path, not storage location.
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Configuring IAM policies to restrict access to EU-based administrators
Why it's wrong here
Access control does not enforce data residency.
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