ISC Law Ethics And Security Compliance Management Practice Question
A data controller is managing personal data under GDPR. Which tool within the AWS ecosystem allows the controller to locate and inventory all instances of 'Personal Data' across S3 buckets to support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)?
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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Amazon Macie
Amazon Macie uses machine learning to automatically discover and classify PII in S3, essential for DSARs.
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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Amazon Macie
Why this is correct
Macie is purpose-built for data discovery and classification of PII.
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AWS CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail logs API activity, not data content.
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AWS Glue
Why it's wrong here
Glue is for ETL processes, not privacy-focused inventory.
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config tracks resource state, not data contents.
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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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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