Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 26

Which technique is most likely to facilitate the deletion of every instance of data associated with a deleted user account from every data store held by an organization?

Answer options

• A. Auditing the code which deletes user accounts.
• B. Building a standardized and documented retention program for user data deletion.
• C. Monitoring each data store for presence of data associated with the deleted user account.
• D. Training engineering teams on the importance of deleting user accounts their associated data from all data stores when requested.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because a standardized and documented retention program ensures that there are clear procedures for data deletion, making it more likely that all instances of data are removed. The other options either focus on auditing, monitoring, or training, which do not guarantee comprehensive deletion of data across all stores.