CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
An organization is implementing a privacy program to comply with GDPR. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'privacy by design' as it applies to a new customer relationship management (CRM) system?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Incorporating data minimization and access controls into the system architecture from the start.
Privacy by design requires embedding privacy controls into the system's architecture from the outset, not as an afterthought. This includes data minimization, purpose limitation, and security controls integrated during development.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Incorporating data minimization and access controls into the system architecture from the start.
Why this is correct
This aligns with privacy by design principles.
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Assigning a data protection officer to review system logs quarterly.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational measure, not a design principle.
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Adding a privacy notice to the CRM after deployment.
Why it's wrong here
This is reactive, not by design.
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Conducting a privacy impact assessment (PIA) after the system is live.
Why it's wrong here
PIA should be done before deployment.
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