CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
How can a CDPSE ensure that personal data is only kept for as long as necessary?
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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Implementing automated retention and disposal schedules in the data management system.
Implementing automated data retention and deletion policies ensures compliance with storage limitation principles.
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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Requiring employees to delete their own emails after one year.
Why it's wrong here
Relying on manual user behavior is an ineffective control for regulatory compliance.
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Implementing automated retention and disposal schedules in the data management system.
Why this is correct
Automation ensures policies are applied consistently and effectively.
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Manually reviewing every file in the database each month.
Why it's wrong here
Manual reviews are inefficient and prone to human error.
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Conducting annual security training for all staff.
Why it's wrong here
Training does not enforce retention policies on systems.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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