Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 215

Which of the following statements BEST differentiates sensitive personal data from other types of confidential data?

Answer options

• A. The legal department is accountable for protecting sensitive personal data.
• B. Masking techniques are only applicable to the protection of sensitive personal data.
• C. Sensitive personal data merits a higher level of protection.
• D. Sensitive personal data requires deletion beyond the retention period by law.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, highlights that sensitive personal data requires a greater level of security due to its potential impact on individual privacy. Options A and B are incorrect because they misattribute the responsibility and applicability of techniques, while D, although true, does not capture the essence of differentiation based on protection needs.