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CCSP Practice Question: Which legal concept allows customers to retain…
Which legal concept allows customers to retain ownership of data stored in the cloud regardless of where it is physically stored?
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
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Data sovereignty
Data sovereignty is the legal concept that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the nation where it is collected or owned, regardless of physical storage location. This allows customers to retain ownership rights and control over their data even when stored in the cloud across different jurisdictions. Option A (Data localization) is incorrect because it mandates that data be physically stored within specific geographic boundaries, which actually restricts where data can be stored. Option B (Data portability) is incorrect because it refers to the ability to transfer data between service providers, not ownership retention. Option D (Data minimization) is incorrect because it is a privacy principle limiting data collection to what is necessary, unrelated to ownership or location.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Data localization
Why it's wrong here
Data localization requires data to remain within a specific geographic region.
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Data portability
Why it's wrong here
Data portability is the ability to move data between services.
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Data sovereignty
Why this is correct
Data sovereignty holds that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is collected.
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Data minimization
Why it's wrong here
Data minimization is a principle to collect only necessary data.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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