Which of the following is the GREATEST benefit of adopting data minimization practices?

The correct answer is C. The associated threat surface is reduced.. Data minimization means collecting, processing, and retaining only the personal data that is strictly necessary for a specified purpose. The greatest security benefit is that it directly reduces the threat surface: data that is never collected or is promptly deleted cannot be sto

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AStorage and encryption costs are reduced.
BData retention efficiency is enhanced.
CThe associated threat surface is reduced.
DCompliance requirements are met.

How the community answered

(40 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
8% (3)
C
75% (30)
D
13% (5)

Explanation

Data minimization means collecting, processing, and retaining only the personal data that is strictly necessary for a specified purpose. The greatest security benefit is that it directly reduces the threat surface: data that is never collected or is promptly deleted cannot be stolen, misused, or exposed in a breach. While data minimization may also lower storage and encryption costs and help meet compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR Article 5), those are secondary outcomes. The primary and greatest benefit is risk reduction - you cannot lose, leak, or be held liable for data you do not hold.

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#Data Minimization#Threat Surface Reduction#Privacy Principles#Risk Management

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