CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
When encrypting data for long-term storage, which configuration is most important for privacy?
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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Frequent key rotation
Key rotation ensures that even if one key is compromised, the impact on the data is contained, and it supports long-term data protection.
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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Disabling logging
Why it's wrong here
This hinders audit capability.
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Hardcoding the key
Why it's wrong here
This is a critical security vulnerability.
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Frequent key rotation
Why this is correct
This limits the window of vulnerability for encrypted data.
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Using a single global key
Why it's wrong here
This is a single point of failure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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