CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which component in an API gateway is used to ensure PII is not sent to third-party endpoints?
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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Request transformation policy
A request transformation policy can be used to scrub or redact specific headers or body fields before the request is forwarded.
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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Rate limiting
Why it's wrong here
This prevents DoS attacks.
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Request transformation policy
Why this is correct
This allows modifying the request payload to remove PII.
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OAuth 2.0 validation
Why it's wrong here
This is for authentication.
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CORS policy
Why it's wrong here
This governs cross-origin requests.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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