A security professional discovers a folder that contains an employee's personal information located on the enterprise's shared drive. Which of the following best describes the data type the security…

The correct answer is C. Privacy. Privacy data classification includes Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which consists of an employee’s personal details such as name, address, Social Security number, or other sensitive information. Organizational policies and standards concerning the storage and…

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Question

A security professional discovers a folder that contains an employee's personal information located on the enterprise’s shared drive. Which of the following best describes the data type the security professional should use to identify organizational policies and standards concerning the storage of employees' personal information?

Options

ALegal
BFinancial
CPrivacy
DIntellectual property

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A
5% (2)
B
5% (2)
C
88% (35)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Privacy data classification includes Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which consists of an employee’s personal details such as name, address, Social Security number, or other sensitive information. Organizational policies and standards concerning the storage and protection of such data fall under privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA). Ensuring compliance with these policies helps prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

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