CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
An organization is implementing a privacy program based on privacy by design. Which principle requires that privacy controls be integrated into the system's default settings?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Privacy as the default setting
Privacy by design includes the principle that privacy settings should be maximized by default, so users do not need to take action to protect their data.
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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Full functionality – positive-sum, not zero-sum
Why it's wrong here
This principle avoids trade-offs, not defaults.
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Privacy embedded into design
Why it's wrong here
This principle is about integration, not defaults.
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Privacy as the default setting
Why this is correct
This principle ensures privacy settings are automatically applied.
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Proactive not reactive; preventative not remedial
Why it's wrong here
This principle focuses on anticipation, not default settings.
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