CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
An organization is implementing a privacy by design approach for a new customer-facing application. Which of the following actions best exemplifies this principle?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for the application's function
Privacy by design means embedding privacy into the design and architecture of systems, not as an afterthought. Data minimization (collecting only what is necessary) is a key principle.
Answer analysis
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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Adding a privacy notice to the application post-launch
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Privacy notice is important but comes after design.
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Conducting a privacy impact assessment after the application is deployed
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. PIA should be done early, not after deployment.
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Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for the application's function
Why this is correct
Correct. Data minimization is a core privacy by design principle.
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Encrypting data at rest and in transit
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Encryption is a security control, not specifically privacy by design.
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