CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 808

A company has a data classification system with definitions for `Private` and `Public`. The company's security policy outlines how data should be protected based on type. The company recently added the data type `Proprietary`.
Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the company added this data type?

Answer options

• A. Reduced cost
• B. More searchable data
• C. Better data classification
• D. Expanded authority of the privacy officer

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The primary reason for adding the `Proprietary` data type is to enhance data classification, allowing for more precise protection measures that align with the sensitivity and value of proprietary information. The other options, such as reduced costs and expanded authority, do not directly relate to the need for improved data categorization that comes with recognizing proprietary information.