Which of the following is the MOST essential attribute to distinguish between personal data protection and information security?

The correct answer is C. Linkability. Information security focuses on the CIA triad - confidentiality, integrity, and availability - which apply to all types of information assets. Personal data protection goes further by specifically addressing whether information can be linked back to an identifiable individual (li

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AConfidentiality
BIntegrity
CLinkability
DAuthenticity

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(57 responses)

A
9% (5)
B
4% (2)
C
70% (40)
D
18% (10)

Explanation

Information security focuses on the CIA triad - confidentiality, integrity, and availability - which apply to all types of information assets. Personal data protection goes further by specifically addressing whether information can be linked back to an identifiable individual (linkability). Linkability is what makes data 'personal' and triggers privacy law obligations. Confidentiality (A), integrity (B), and authenticity (D) are all security attributes shared across both domains; linkability is the unique distinguishing concept that belongs specifically to the privacy domain.

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#Privacy vs Security#Personal Data Protection#Information Security Principles#Linkability

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