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CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 · Domain 1: Governance, risk and compliance

Legal and privacy considerations: data subject rights, breach notification, e-discovery and legal holds

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Security leaders work closely with legal counsel and privacy teams, because many security decisions carry legal consequences. The exam expects you to recognize when a situation has legal implications and to take the step that preserves the organization's position.

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