CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
When managing privacy risks, which TWO approaches help in 'Data Minimization'?
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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Setting default retention periods to automatically delete data that is no longer needed.
Only collecting what is necessary and setting automated expiration dates are key minimization tactics.
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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Collecting all possible user data points to prepare for future analysis.
Why it's wrong here
This is 'data hoarding', which is the opposite of minimization.
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Setting default retention periods to automatically delete data that is no longer needed.
Why this is correct
Automated deletion supports minimization by ensuring data isn't kept longer than necessary.
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Limiting data collection to only what is strictly necessary for the stated purpose.
Why this is correct
This is the core definition of data minimization.
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Increasing the storage capacity of the database server.
Why it's wrong here
Capacity management is unrelated to data minimization.
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Making all personal data publicly available on the company intranet.
Why it's wrong here
This is a major privacy violation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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