What Is the Greatest Privacy Concern with a Third-Party Virtualized Workspace?
A software development organization with remote personnel has implemented a third-party virtualized workspace to allow the teams to collaborate. Which of the following should be of GREATEST concern?
Community Votes
50% of anonymous learners picked answer D. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Community Insight
The question tests the ability to prioritize direct privacy risks over process issues; lack of training is important but not the greatest concern when personal data can be exfiltrated.
In the CDPSE exam, using a third-party virtualized workspace for remote teams raises privacy concerns; the greatest concern is personal data exfiltration. Community consensus favors answer B over the suggested D.
Choosing D (lack of privacy awareness and training) is a common mistake because it seems actionable, but training is a mitigating control rather than the primary risk—direct data exfiltration is a more severe privacy threat.
Community Discussion (4 comments)
Comments & Corrections
No comments yet — spotted an error or have a note? Share it below.
Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
Answer B is correct because personal data exfiltration poses an immediate and direct privacy risk. A third-party virtualized workspace increases the attack surface and shares files and communications, making it easier for sensitive personal data to be copied or leaked without proper controls. Privacy frameworks and CDPSE concepts emphasize protecting personal data from unauthorized access or transfer as a top priority.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
A is less of a concern unless the jurisdiction imposes inadequate protections, but the location itself is not automatically a privacy breach. C focuses on intellectual property, which is not personal data and is outside the core scope of privacy. D, lack of training, is a contributing factor but not the greatest direct concern; training is a mitigating control and would not eliminate the inherent exfiltration risk.Community Comment Notes
Several commenters supported answer B, explaining that personal data exfiltration is a greater risk than training gaps. Comment 1 noted the parallel to emails or Slack in collaboration tools. Comment 2 supported D, but this view is outweighed by the focus on direct personal data exposure. Overall the community leans toward B as the greatest concern.Official Reference
Exam Strategy
When asked for the 'greatest concern' in privacy scenarios, focus on direct impact to personal data, not on secondary controls like training. Eliminate options about non-personal data (IP) and regulatory jurisdiction unless specifically tied to personal data.
Related Analysis
Practice All CDPSE Questions
Access 229 questions with complete answers and detailed explanations.
View Full CDPSE Practice Test →