Isaca CDPSE - Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer

Extended detection and response (XDR) is a security solution that collects and analyzes data from multiple sources, such as endpoints, networks, servers, cloud, and applications, to detect and respond to threats in real time. XDR should be installed to address the increase in threats originating from endpoints, as it provides a holistic and integrated view of the threat landscape, as well as automated and coordinated actions to contain and remediate the threats. XDR also helps to improve the visibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of the security operations, as well as to reduce the complexity and costs of managing multiple security tools.

References: CDPSE Review Manual, 2021, p. 149

The primary consideration of a multinational organization deploying a user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) tool to centralize the monitoring of anomalous employee behavior is cross-border data transfer, because it may involve the transfer of personal data across different jurisdictions with different privacy laws and regulations. The organization needs to ensure that it complies with the applicable legal requirements and safeguards the privacy rights of its employees when transferring their data to a central location for analysis. The other options are secondary or operational considerations that may not have a significant impact on the privacy of the employees.

References:

CDPSE Exam Content Outline, Domain 2 – Privacy Architecture (Privacy Architecture Implementation), Task 3: Implement privacy solutions1.

CDPSE Review Manual, Chapter 2 – Privacy Architecture, Section 2.4 – Cross-Border Data Transfer2.

CDPSE Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer All-in-One Exam Guide, Chapter 2 – Privacy Architecture, Section 2.5 – Cross-Border Data Transfer3.

An analysis of known threats is the best way for an organization to gain visibility into its exposure to privacy-related vulnerabilities because it helps identify the sources, methods and impacts of potential privacy breaches and assess the effectiveness of existing controls. A data loss prevention (DLP) solution, a review of historical privacy incidents and a monitoring of inbound and outbound communications are useful tools for detecting and preventing privacy violations, but they do not provide a comprehensive view of the organization’s privacy risk posture.

References:

CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), Domain 1: Privacy Governance, Task 1.4: Coordinate and/or perform privacy impact assessments (PIA) and other privacy-focused assessments1

CDPSE Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer All-in-One Exam Guide, Chapter 2: Privacy Governance, Section: Privacy Risk Assessment2

The primary means by which an organization communicates customer rights as it relates to the use of their personal information is publishing a privacy notice. A privacy notice is a document that informs the customers about how the organization collects, uses, shares, and protects their personal information, and what rights and choices they have regarding their data4. A privacy notice is a legal requirement under many data protection laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), or the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)5 . A privacy notice is also a good practice to demonstrate the organization’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and customer trust. References:

ISACA Glossary of Terms

Article 13 and 14 of the GDPR

[Section 1798.100 of the CCPA]

[Schedule 1, Principle 4.8 of the PIPEDA]

[ISACA CDPSE Review Manual, Chapter 1, Section 1.3.2]

The most important consideration when writing an organization’s privacy policy is to align the statements to the organizational practices, because this will help ensure that the policy is accurate, consistent, and transparent. A privacy policy is a document that explains how the organization collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data from its customers, employees, partners, and other stakeholders. A privacy policy should reflect the actual data processing activities and privacy measures of the organization, as well as comply with the applicable laws and regulations. A privacy policy that is not aligned with the organizational practices may lead to confusion, mistrust, or legal liability12.

References:

CDPSE Review Manual, Chapter 1 – Privacy Governance, Section 1.2 – Privacy Policy3.

CDPSE Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer All-in-One Exam Guide, Chapter 1 – Privacy Governance, Section 1.2 – Data Privacy Laws and Regulations4.

Lawfulness and fairness is a data protection principle that states that personal data should be processed in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner in relation to the data subject. This means that personal data should be collected and used for legitimate purposes that are specified and communicated to the data subject, and that respect the rights and interests of the data subject. By posting its customer data protection notice that includes a statement indicating information is collected on how products are used, the content viewed, and the time and duration of online activities, an online business is applying the lawfulness and fairness principle. The online business is informing the customers about the purpose and scope of data collection, and obtaining their consent or legal basis for processing their personal data. References: : CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 2

The primary reason to complete a privacy impact assessment (PIA) is to understand privacy risks associated with the collection, use, disclosure or retention of personal data. A PIA is a systematic process to identify and evaluate the potential privacy impacts of a system, project, program or initiative that involves personal data processing activities. A PIA helps to ensure that privacy risks are identified and mitigated before the implementation is executed. A PIA also helps to ensure compliance with privacy principles, laws and regulations, and alignment with customer expectations and preferences. The other options are not primary reasons to complete a PIA. To comply with consumer regulatory requirements may be a reason to complete a PIA, but it is not the primary reason, as consumer regulatory requirements may vary depending on the context and jurisdiction. To establish privacy breach response procedures may be an outcome of completing a PIA, but it is not the primary reason, as privacy breach response procedures are only one aspect of mitigating privacy risks. To classify personal data may be an activity that is part of completing a PIA, but it is not the primary reason, as personal data classification is only one aspect of understanding privacy risks1, p. 67 References: 1: CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version)

One of the foundational goals of data privacy laws is to give people rights over the collection of personal data, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of their data. Privacy laws also aim to protect people’s dignity, autonomy, and self-determination in relation to their personal data. The other options are not accurate or complete descriptions of the purpose of data privacy laws.

References:

CDPSE Review Manual, Chapter 1 – Privacy Governance, Section 1.1 – Privacy Principles1.

CDPSE Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer All-in-One Exam Guide, Chapter 1 – Privacy Governance, Section 1.2 – Data Privacy Laws and Regulations2.