Which of the following is the risk associated with storing data in a cloud that crosses jurisdictions?

The correct answer is A. Compliance risk. When data crosses geographic or national boundaries in the cloud, it becomes subject to the laws and regulations of each jurisdiction it passes through or resides in. Different countries have different data protection laws (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California, data…

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ACompliance risk
BProvider administration risk
CAudit risk
DVirtualization risk

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A
89% (51)
B
4% (2)
C
5% (3)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

When data crosses geographic or national boundaries in the cloud, it becomes subject to the laws and regulations of each jurisdiction it passes through or resides in. Different countries have different data protection laws (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California, data sovereignty laws in various nations). Storing or transmitting data across these borders creates compliance risk - the organization may unknowingly violate applicable regulations, face legal exposure, or fail to meet contractual obligations around data residency and privacy. This is distinct from provider administration risk, audit risk, or virtualization risk, which stem from different sources.

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#Cross-jurisdictional data#Data sovereignty#Regulatory compliance#Cloud data risk

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