DA0-002 Data Acquisition and Preparation Practice Question
A company is acquiring social media data via a public API. Which TWO considerations are important for ensuring ethical and legal compliance?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'caching for efficiency' (Option D) with ethical compliance, overlooking that indefinite storage violates data minimization principles and platform terms, while 'internal analysis' (Option B) seems harmless but ignores explicit usage restrictions in the API's terms of service.
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.
Correct answer & explanation
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Anonymize personal identifiable information (PII) before storage
Anonymizing PII before storage is a fundamental data privacy requirement under regulations like GDPR and CCPA. When acquiring data via a public API, the company must ensure that personal identifiers (e.g., names, email addresses, IP addresses) are removed or obfuscated to prevent re-identification, reducing legal liability and ethical risk.
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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Share raw data with third parties for additional insights
Why it's wrong here
Sharing raw data often violates ToS and privacy laws.
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Use the data for any internal analysis without restrictions
Why it's wrong here
Use may be restricted by terms of service.
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Anonymize personal identifiable information (PII) before storage
Why this is correct
Anonymization protects individual privacy and complies with regulations.
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Cache data indefinitely to avoid repeated API calls
Why it's wrong here
Caching indefinitely may violate data freshness requirements and ToS.
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Comply with the platform's terms of service
Why this is correct
ToS must be followed to avoid legal issues.
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