Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 80

A debt collection agency is attempting to locate a debtor and collects information on several people with similar names. During the inquiry, some of these people are discounted. How should the agency decide what data is adequate, relevant, and limited?

Answer options

• A. The agency should keep only the minimum data needed to form a basic record of people removed from the search.
• B. The agency should delete all personal data collected after the debtor is found.
• C. The agency should keep the data collected but store in an anonymized format.
• D. The agency should keep the data collected and mark an indication on the people removed from the search.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because storing the data in an anonymized format allows the agency to retain valuable information for future analysis while ensuring privacy. Option A does not retain useful data for future reference, B prematurely deletes potentially useful information, and D keeps identifiable data which could violate privacy regulations.