Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 45

Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for an organization to use hash functions when hardening application systems involved in biometric data processing?

Answer options

• A. To ensure technical security measures are effective
• B. To prevent possible identity theft
• C. To meet the organization's security baseline
• D. To reduce the risk of sensitive data breaches

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because hash functions are primarily used to protect biometric data from being reverse-engineered, thereby preventing identity theft. While options A, C, and D may be beneficial outcomes of using hash functions, they do not address the core reason of safeguarding against identity theft specifically.