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CCSP Practice Question: Is a key consideration when defining a cloud…
Which of the following is a key consideration when defining a cloud provider's liability for data breaches?
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Why each option matters
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The limitation of liability clause in the contract
The limitation of liability clause in the contract defines the maximum liability of the provider in the event of a breach. Provider's insurance, incident response plan, and history of breaches may influence negotiations but are not the contractual definition of liability.
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The provider's incident response plan
Why it's wrong here
An incident response plan governs breach handling, not the allocation of legal liability between provider and customer. Liability is set by the shared responsibility model and contract terms. Incident response planning is the right answer when the question asks how a provider detects and contains a breach.
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The provider's insurance policy limits
Why it's wrong here
Insurance policy limits describe the provider's financial cover, not how liability for a breach is contractually apportioned. The shared responsibility model and negotiated service agreements define that split. Insurance limits matter when assessing the provider's financial capacity to pay claims after liability is established.
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The number of previous breaches
Why it's wrong here
Previous breaches may indicate risk but do not define liability in the contract.
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The limitation of liability clause in the contract
Why this is correct
The limitation of liability clause contractually caps the provider's financial exposure for a breach, directly defining the extent of its liability. Other contract terms, such as the shared responsibility model, allocate duties but do not quantify the provider's monetary responsibility.
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