Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 219

Truncating the last octet of an IP address because it is NOT needed is an example of which privacy principle?

Answer options

• A. Use Limitation
• B. Data Minimization
• C. Purpose Limitation
• D. Security Safeguards

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Data Minimization, which emphasizes only collecting and retaining the data that is essential for a specific purpose. The other options do not specifically address the reduction of data to the minimum required, as Use Limitation refers to restricting data usage, Purpose Limitation relates to defining the specific reasons for data collection, and Security Safeguards focus on protecting data rather than minimizing it.