Exam CISSP topic 1 question 36 discussion

B is correct where data resides in the cloud

Answer B) Data Sovereignty The real answer should be "DATA RESIDENCY", but "B" is the closest answer among the choices given. Definition: Data residency refers to the physical or geographical location where data is stored and processed.

The term used to define where data is geographically stored in the cloud is option B: Data sovereignty. Data sovereignty refers to the legal and regulatory requirements that determine the physical location or jurisdiction in which data is stored, processed, and managed. It relates to the concept that data is subject to the laws and regulations of the country or region in which it resides. When data is stored in the cloud, organizations must consider data sovereignty to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as different countries may have different requirements regarding data privacy, security, and access. Data sovereignty addresses concerns about data protection, data privacy rights, and the control and ownership of data. i again stress that i do not like sensitive data to leave the premises.

B is correct answer.

Agree with B Data sovereignty is a country-specific requirement that data is subject to the laws of the country in which it is collected or processed and must remain within its borders. Therefore, organizations must pay close attention to how they are managing their data in different locations. https://www.virtru.com/resource/data-sovereignty-laws-and-the-cloud#:~:text=Data%20Sovereignty%20in%20the%20Cloud&text=Data%20sovereignty%20is%20a%20country,their%20data%20in%20different%20locations.