Which of the following options describes the concept of data minimization?

The correct answer is C. It is the limitation of data to the purposes for which it is treated. In its Article 5, which deals with the Principles relating to the processing of personal data, paragraph 1, the GDPR describes: 1. Personal data shall be: adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are («data minimisation»)…

Key concepts of data protection

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Options

AIt is the minimization of data storage locations.
BIt is the decrease in the space allocated for data storage.
CIt is the limitation of data to the purposes for which it is treated.
DIt is the use of data for the shortest possible time.

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
7% (2)
C
87% (26)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

In its Article 5, which deals with the Principles relating to the processing of personal data, paragraph 1, the GDPR describes: 1. Personal data shall be: adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are («data minimisation»); Article 5 mentions all GDPR principles for processing personal data. The data minimization principle refers to the purpose of the law that only the data that is required for processing should be collected. This is also favorable to businesses. The less data is collected, the less likely violations are to occur and consequently the impacts also decrease. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679

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