Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 213

Which type of data is produced by using a more complex method of analytics to find correlations between data sets and using them to categorize or profile people?

Answer options

• A. Derived data
• B. Observed data
• C. Inferred data
• D. Provided data

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Inferred data, as it involves drawing conclusions based on correlations found in data sets. A, Derived data, refers to data created from existing data but doesn't specifically relate to profiling. B, Observed data, pertains to data collected from direct measurement, and D, Provided data, is information given directly by sources without analysis.