Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 231

Which Privacy by Design principle requires architects and operators to emphasize the interests of the individual by offering measures such as strong privacy defaults, appropriate notice, and user-friendly options?

Answer options

• A. Data lifecycle protection.
• B. Embedded into design.
• C. Respect for user privacy.
• D. Proactive not reactive.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as it directly addresses the need to prioritize user privacy and provide options that support this. The other options, while relevant to privacy, do not specifically focus on the individual's interests and rights in the same way as respect for user privacy does.