CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #156
CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #156: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Applying the longest retention periods to the information. A common mistake in record retention is applying the longest retention period without taking into account the sensitivity or importance of the corresponding information. Retaining unnecessary data has considerable costs in terms of storage and management. Less important or sensit
Question
Which of these is a COMMON mistake made when implementing record retention policies?
Options
- ANot labeling the type of information to be retained
- BNot categorizing the type of information to be retained
- CApplying the longest retention periods to the information
- DApplying shorter retention periods to the information
Explanation
A common mistake in record retention is applying the longest retention period without taking into account the sensitivity or importance of the corresponding information. Retaining unnecessary data has considerable costs in terms of storage and management. Less important or sensitive information can have shorter retention periods, thereby allowing longer retention periods for more important or sensitive information (see ISC2 Study Guide, chapter 5, module 1).
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