A staffing agency collects a broad scope of data on candidates (including education, credit, and medical history). This may violate which of the following data privacy principles?

The correct answer is C. Data minimization. Collecting more data than necessary for recruitment violates the principle of data minimization, which requires limiting collection to what is adequate, relevant, and necessary. Transparency (A) deals with notice, localization (B) concerns storage jurisdiction, and quality (D)…

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AData transparency
BData localization
CData minimization
DData quality

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A
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C
90% (38)
D
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Explanation

Collecting more data than necessary for recruitment violates the principle of data minimization, which requires limiting collection to what is adequate, relevant, and necessary. Transparency (A) deals with notice, localization (B) concerns storage jurisdiction, and quality (D) addresses accuracy. "Data minimization: collect and process only the data that is necessary for the stated

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