Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate — Question 58

A data analyst has come across a column in a table that contains personally identifiable information (PII). The data analyst should not have access to this type of PII data.

How should the data analyst proceed?

Answer options

• A. Stop working with the data and delete the table and any existing metadata or data files.
• B. Stop working with the data and proceed with the project using other data.
• C. Stop working with the data and notify their supervisor to ensure the data is handled following organizational and legal best practices.
• D. Drop the column containing PII data and continue with the project without notifying anybody.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because notifying a supervisor ensures that the PII is handled correctly in compliance with legal and organizational policies. Option A is incorrect as deleting data without proper procedure could lead to loss of important information. Option B is not ideal as it overlooks the need to report the PII issue. Option D is inappropriate because it ignores the responsibility to manage sensitive data correctly.