Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 107

What is the best way to protect privacy on a geographic information system?

Answer options

• A. Limiting the data provided to the system.
• B. Using a wireless encryption protocol.
• C. Scrambling location information.
• D. Using a firewall.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because limiting the data provided to the system minimizes the amount of sensitive information that could be compromised. While options B, C, and D enhance security, they do not directly address the issue of reducing the exposure of personal or sensitive data in the geographic information system.