CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company wants to ensure that its data handling practices align with the principle of 'privacy by design'. Which of the following actions best supports this principle?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Incorporating privacy controls during the initial system architecture
Privacy by design integrates privacy into the system design from the start, not as an afterthought.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Incorporating privacy controls during the initial system architecture
Why this is correct
Correct: Privacy by design requires proactive embedding of privacy in design.
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Encrypting data at rest only
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a component but not the full principle.
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Performing an annual privacy audit
Why it's wrong here
Audits are important but not the core of privacy by design.
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Providing privacy training to employees
Why it's wrong here
Training is important but not the definition of privacy by design.
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