Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 206

Which of the following is the BEST approach to minimize privacy risk when collecting personal data?

Answer options

• A. Use a third party to collect, store, and process the data.
• B. Collect data through a secure organizational web server.
• C. Collect only the data necessary to meet objectives.
• D. Aggregate the data immediately upon collection.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The best method to reduce privacy risk is to only collect the data that is essential for achieving specific objectives, as this limits exposure. Using a third party (A) or collecting data through a secure server (B) does not inherently minimize privacy risks. Aggregating data (D) after collection may still involve retaining unnecessary personal information.