CDPSE · Question #211
Which of the following should be used to address data kept beyond its intended lifespan?
The correct answer is A. Data minimization. Data minimization (A) directly addresses data retained beyond its intended purpose - it's the principle that organizations should collect only necessary data and delete it once that purpose is fulfilled, which is enshrined in regulations like GDPR. Data anonymization (B) removes
Question
Which of the following should be used to address data kept beyond its intended lifespan?
Options
- AData minimization
- BData anonymization
- CData security
- DData normalization
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A72% (39)
- B6% (3)
- C15% (8)
- D7% (4)
Explanation
Data minimization (A) directly addresses data retained beyond its intended purpose - it's the principle that organizations should collect only necessary data and delete it once that purpose is fulfilled, which is enshrined in regulations like GDPR. Data anonymization (B) removes identifying information but doesn't address how long data is kept. Data security (C) protects data from unauthorized access but says nothing about retention duration. Data normalization (D) is a database design technique for reducing redundancy and has no relation to data lifecycle management.
Memory tip: Think minimize = get rid of what you don't need. If data has overstayed its welcome, you minimize it - just like minimizing clutter by throwing away what you no longer use.
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