CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
A company wants to collect geolocation data from mobile users. Which privacy principle should be applied first?
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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Data minimization by requesting access to precise location only when necessary.
Purpose limitation (specifically, data minimization and consent) is the first step in collecting sensitive 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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Automated archival of location history after one week.
Why it's wrong here
Storage limitation is a secondary concern, not the initial collection principle.
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Publicly disclosing the use of geolocation in the privacy policy.
Why it's wrong here
Transparency is required, but it does not replace the requirement to minimize data collection.
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Data minimization by requesting access to precise location only when necessary.
Why this is correct
Data minimization is a core principle ensuring only essential data is collected.
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Full encryption of geolocation data in transit.
Why it's wrong here
Security is important, but minimization is the foundational privacy principle.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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