Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 50

When using pseudonymization to prevent unauthorized access to personal data, which of the following is the MOST important consideration to ensure the data is adequately protected?

Answer options

• A. The data must be protected by multi-factor authentication.
• B. The identifier must be kept separate and distinct from the data it protects.
• C. The key must be a combination of alpha and numeric characters.
• D. The data must be stored in locations protected by data loss prevention (DLP) technology.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because keeping the identifier separate from the protected data is crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of pseudonymization. Options A, C, and D, while relevant to data protection, do not directly address the specific requirement of ensuring the identifier's separation which is essential for preventing unauthorized access.