CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
A CDPSE practitioner is conducting a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for a new marketing application that uses behavioral tracking. Which action should be prioritized to ensure compliance with privacy-by-design principles?
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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Incorporate data minimization and purpose limitation settings during the architectural design phase.
Privacy-by-design requires integrating privacy controls at the development stage rather than as an afterthought.
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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Enable automated data deletion scripts after the application deployment phase.
Why it's wrong here
This is a reactive measure, not a privacy-by-design approach.
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Incorporate data minimization and purpose limitation settings during the architectural design phase.
Why this is correct
Privacy-by-design necessitates embedding privacy-preserving features during the design phase.
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Configure the database to encrypt all fields regardless of sensitivity to ensure maximum protection.
Why it's wrong here
Over-encryption can lead to performance issues and does not address purpose limitation.
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Conduct a post-implementation audit to identify potential data leakage points.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational security measure, not design-focused.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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