Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 70

A global financial institution is implementing data masking technology to protect personal data used for testing purposes in non-production environments. Which of the following is the GREATEST challenge in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Access to personal data is not strictly controlled in development and testing environments.
• B. Complex relationships within and across systems must be retained for testing.
• C. Personal data across the various interconnected systems cannot be easily identified.
• D. Data masking tools are complex and difficult to implement.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, highlights that inadequate control over access to personal data in development and testing environments poses significant risks. While the other options present challenges, they do not directly relate to the immediate threat of unauthorized access to sensitive information, which is critical in protecting personal data.