Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 107

Which of the following is the BEST way to limit the organization’s potential exposure in the event of consumer data loss while maintaining the traceability of the data?

Answer options

• A. Encrypt the data at rest.
• B. De-identify the data.
• C. Use a unique hashing algorithm.
• D. Require a digital signature.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

De-identifying the data allows the organization to protect sensitive consumer information while still being able to trace the data back to its source if needed. Encrypting data at rest, using hashing algorithms, and requiring digital signatures do not provide the same balance between privacy and traceability as de-identification does.