Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 2

Of the following, who should be PRIMARILY accountable for creating an organization’s privacy management strategy?

Answer options

• A. Chief data officer (CDO)
• B. Privacy steering committee
• C. Information security steering committee
• D. Chief privacy officer (CPO)

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is typically the individual with the primary responsibility for establishing and overseeing the organization's privacy management strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations. While the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and various steering committees play important roles in data governance and security, the CPO is specifically tasked with privacy issues.