Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 137

What can be used to determine the type of data in storage without exposing its contents?

Answer options

• A. Collection records.
• B. Data mapping.
• C. Server logs.
• D. Metadata.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Metadata provides information about other data, allowing you to understand the type and context of the data stored without needing to access the actual contents. The other options, such as Collection records, Data mapping, and Server logs, do not specifically offer the same level of insight into the data type without exposing the data itself.