Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 19

Which of the following is the BEST way to ensure third-party providers that process an organization's personal data are addressed as part of the data privacy strategy?

Answer options

• A. Require service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure data integrity while safeguarding confidentiality.
• B. Require data dictionaries from service providers that handle the organization's personal data.
• C. Outsource personal data processing to the same third party.
• D. Require independent audits of the providers' data privacy controls.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because independent audits provide an objective assessment of a provider's data privacy controls, ensuring compliance and effectiveness. While SLAs (A) and data dictionaries (B) are important, they do not guarantee that the controls are functioning as intended. Outsourcing to the same third party (C) does not address the need for oversight and accountability in data privacy.