CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
During an audit, it is found that an application logs user session tokens including sensitive user IDs. What is the correct privacy recommendation?
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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Mask or redact the sensitive user IDs from the application logs.
The principle of data minimization and security requires that logs should not contain sensitive PII that isn't strictly necessary.
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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Restrict access to logs to only the security team.
Why it's wrong here
Access control is important but does not solve the underlying privacy issue of logging PII.
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Mask or redact the sensitive user IDs from the application logs.
Why this is correct
Redaction/masking prevents unnecessary exposure of PII in logs.
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Encrypt the log files to protect the sensitive information.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a secondary control; removal of the sensitive data is the primary privacy control.
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Increase the frequency of log rotation.
Why it's wrong here
Rotation does not remove the PII from the logs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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