CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of a Privacy-Enhancing Technology (PET) that focuses on data minimization?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Synthetic data generation
Synthetic data generation creates new data that mimics the properties of real data without containing the original PII.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Synthetic data generation
Why this is correct
Synthetic data allows for analysis without using real PII.
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Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
Why it's wrong here
HSMs protect keys, not data volume.
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AES-256 Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a security control, not minimization.
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Vulnerability scanning
Why it's wrong here
This is a security assessment tool.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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