Isaca CDPSE Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST method of data sanitization when there is a need to balance the destruction of data and the ability to recycle IT assets?



Answer : A

Cryptographic erasure is a data sanitization method that uses encryption to render data unreadable and unrecoverable. It is the best method when there is a need to balance the destruction of data and the ability to recycle IT assets, because it does not damage the storage media and allows it to be reused or sold. It is also faster and more environmentally friendly than physical destruction methods.


ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) Exam Content Outline, Domain 2: Privacy Architecture, Task 2.4: Implement data sanitization methods to ensure data privacy and security, Subtask 2.4.1: Select appropriate data sanitization methods based on the type of data and storage media.

What is Data Sanitization? | Data Erasure Methods | Imperva

Question 2

Which of the following BEST ensures a mobile application implementation will meet an organization's data security standards?



Answer : D

A mobile application implementation should meet the organization's data security standards by ensuring that the application does not contain any vulnerabilities, errors or malicious code that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the data. An automatic dynamic code scan is a technique that analyzes the application code while it is running to detect and report any security issues or defects. An automatic dynamic code scan can help to identify and fix any potential data security risks before the application is deployed. The other options are not sufficient to ensure data security standards. UAT is a process of verifying that the application meets the user requirements and expectations, but it does not necessarily test for data security. Data classification is a process of categorizing data according to its sensitivity and value, but it does not ensure that the data is protected by the application. A PIA is a process of identifying and evaluating the privacy impacts of a system or project that involves personal data, but it does not ensure that the system or project meets data security standards. , p. 89-90Reference:: CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version)


Question 3

An organization Wishes to deploy strong encryption to its most critical and sensitive databases. Which of the following is the BEST way to safeguard the encryption keys?



Answer : C

The best way to safeguard the encryption keys is to ensure that they are stored in a cryptographic vault. A cryptographic vault is a secure hardware or software module that provides cryptographic services and protects the keys from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. A cryptographic vault can also provide other functions, such as key generation, key backup, key rotation, key destruction, and key auditing. A cryptographic vault can enhance the security and privacy of the encrypted data by preventing key compromise, leakage, or misuse. A cryptographic vault can also comply with the security standards and best practices for key management, such as the ISO/IEC 27002, NIST SP 800-57, or PCI DSS.Reference:

[ISACA Glossary of Terms]

[ISACA CDPSE Review Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.3.3]

[ISACA Journal, Volume 4, 2019, ''Key Management in the Multi-Cloud Environment'']

[ISACA CDPSE Review Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.3.4]


Question 4

Which of the following scenarios poses the GREATEST risk to an organization from a privacy perspective?



Answer : A

The scenario that poses the greatest risk to an organization from a privacy perspective is that the organization lacks a hardware disposal policy. A hardware disposal policy is a policy that defines how the organization should dispose of or destroy hardware devices that contain or process personal data, such as laptops, servers, hard drives, USBs, etc. A hardware disposal policy should ensure that personal data is securely erased or overwritten before the hardware device is discarded, recycled, donated, or sold. A hardware disposal policy should also comply with the applicable privacy regulations and standards that govern data retention and destruction. By lacking a hardware disposal policy, the organization exposes personal data to potential threats, such as theft, loss, or unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or transfer.Reference:: CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 123


Question 5

Which of the following should be considered personal information?



Answer : A

Biometric records are personal information that can be used to identify an individual based on their physical or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, voice patterns, etc. Biometric records are considered sensitive personal information that require special protection and consent from the data subject. Biometric records can be used for various purposes, such as authentication, identification, security, etc., but they also pose privacy risks, such as unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or transfer of biometric data.Reference:: CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 25


Question 6

Which of the following is the FIRST step toward the effective management of personal data assets?



Answer : C

The first step toward the effective management of personal data assets is to create a personal data inventory, which is a comprehensive list of the personal data that an organization collects, processes, stores, transfers, and disposes of. A personal data inventory helps an organization to understand the types, sources, locations, owners, purposes, and retention periods of the personal data it holds, as well as the risks and obligations associated with them. A personal data inventory is essential for complying with data privacy laws and regulations, such as the GDPR or the PDPA, which require organizations to implement data protection principles and practices, such as obtaining consent, providing notice, ensuring data quality and security, respecting data subject rights, and reporting data breaches. A personal data inventory also helps an organization to identify and mitigate data privacy risks and gaps, and to implement data minimization and data security controls.


ISACA, Data Privacy Audit/Assurance Program, Control Objective 3: Data Inventory and Classification1

ISACA, Simplify and Contextualize Your Data Classification Efforts2

PDPC, Managing Personal Data3

PDPC, PDPA Assessment Tool for Organisations4

Question 7

Which of the following is MOST important to include in a data use policy?



Answer : A

A data use policy is a document that defines the rules and guidelines for how personal data are collected, used, stored, shared and deleted by an organization. It is an important part of data governance and compliance, as it helps to ensure that personal data are handled in a lawful, fair and transparent manner, respecting the rights and preferences of data subjects. A data use policy should include the requirements for collecting and using personal data, such as the legal basis, the purpose, the scope, the consent, the data minimization, the accuracy, the security and the accountability. These requirements help to establish the legitimacy and necessity of data processing activities, and to prevent unauthorized or excessive use of personal data.


ISACA Privacy Notice & Usage Disclosures, section 2.1: ''We collect Personal Information from you when you provide it to us directly or through a third party who has assured us that they have obtained your consent.''

Chapter Privacy Policy - Singapore Chapter - ISACA, section 2: ''We will collect your personal data in accordance with the PDPA either directly from you or your authorized representatives, and/or through our third party service providers.''

Data Minimization---A Practical Approach - ISACA, section 2: ''Enterprises may only collect as much data as are necessary for the purposes defined at the time of collection, which may also be set out in a privacy notice (sometimes referred to as a privacy statement, a fair processing statement or a privacy policy).''

Establishing Enterprise Roles for Data Protection - ISACA, section 3: ''Data governance is typically implemented in organizations through policies, guidelines, tools and access controls.''

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