Episode 43 — Build vendor due diligence questions that expose real privacy control maturity
This episode focuses on building due diligence questions that reveal true privacy control maturity, because CIPM exam items often hinge on whether you can gather the right evidence to make defensible vendor decisions. You will learn how to move beyond generic questionnaires by asking targeted questions tied to data handling realities, such as how the vendor limits internal access, how it segregates customer data, how retention and deletion are enforced across backups and logs, and how incident response timelines are operationalized. We discuss how to request evidence without creating unrealistic burdens, including policies, architecture summaries, audit reports, penetration test summaries, and example workflow artifacts like deletion confirmations or rights support procedures. Practical guidance includes differentiating between “paper compliance” and operating controls, identifying red flags like unclear data locations or vague sub-processor statements, and troubleshooting how to handle vendors that resist transparency while the business pushes for rapid onboarding. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
