Cisco CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) 200-201Security ConceptsMedium
A company is conducting a privacy impact assessment (PIA) for a new cloud service that will store customer data. The assessment highlights that the cloud provider's terms of service allow data to be processed in multiple countries, some of which do not have equivalent data protection laws to the EU's GDPR. Which aspect of security laws and regulations is primarily at risk?
- AData Sovereignty
- BData Minimization
- CRight to Erasure
- DData Portability
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Data Sovereignty
Data sovereignty refers to the idea that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the nation in which it is collected or processed. When data is processed in countries with different legal frameworks, especially those lacking equivalent protections, data sovereignty becomes a significant risk, particularly concerning compliance with regulations like GDPR.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Data Minimization is the principle of collecting only necessary data, not directly related to geographic processing locations.
- C. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) allows individuals to request deletion of their data, not directly related to the legal jurisdiction of data processing.
- D. Data Portability is the right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used format, not related to cross-border legal jurisdiction differences.
Data Sovereignty
The concept that digital data is subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which it is stored or processed.
- Crucial for compliance with international data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
- Influences cloud service provider selection and data residency requirements.
- Can impact data access by foreign governments.
Memory trick: GDPR's Sovereignty: Data Stays Home, Legally.