CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 50

Which of the following employee roles is responsible for protecting an organization's collected personal information?

Answer options

• A. CTO
• B. DPO
• C. CEO
• D. DBA

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is specifically responsible for ensuring that an organization's handling of personal information complies with data protection laws. The CTO (Chief Technology Officer) focuses on technology strategy, the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) oversees overall operations, and the DBA (Database Administrator) manages databases but is not primarily responsible for data protection compliance.