212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
You are performing an incident investigation involving a suspected insider threat. Under GDPR compliance, you must ensure that your data collection methods adhere to the 'data minimization' principle. Which action best aligns with this requirement?
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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Collect only specific log entries and application artifacts related to the suspicious activity
Data minimization requires collecting only what is necessary for the investigation, avoiding the wholesale harvesting of unrelated user traffic or personal files.
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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Perform a full disk image of the suspect's entire workstation and cloud storage account
Why it's wrong here
Full imaging often collects unnecessary personal data that exceeds the scope of the investigation.
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Collect only specific log entries and application artifacts related to the suspicious activity
Why this is correct
Targeted collection minimizes the exposure of unrelated personal information while still gathering sufficient evidence.
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Install a keylogger on the workstation to monitor all user activity indefinitely
Why it's wrong here
This is overly intrusive and likely violates privacy regulations regarding data minimization.
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Request a full dump of the company-wide SQL database to search for activity
Why it's wrong here
This is an excessive collection method that violates the principle of minimizing data exposure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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