CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which of the following is an effective way to implement 'Right to Erasure' in a distributed database system?
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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Asynchronous deletion across nodes
A centralized deletion service that triggers asynchronous deletion tasks across all nodes and backups ensures full removal.
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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Asynchronous deletion across nodes
Why this is correct
This handles distributed nature of data effectively.
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Deleting the entire database
Why it's wrong here
This is not feasible for multi-tenant systems.
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Marking records as deleted
Why it's wrong here
This is 'soft delete' and does not fulfill the requirement.
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Overwriting with new user data
Why it's wrong here
This does not guarantee complete erasure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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