CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which of the following is the most effective technical control for implementing the 'Right to be Forgotten' in a distributed microservices environment?
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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Implementing a centralized 'Identity Deletion' event bus
A centralized identity service allows for the systematic propagation of deletion requests across all downstream services.
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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Deleting individual database records in each service
Why it's wrong here
This is error-prone and difficult to audit in a distributed system.
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Archiving logs for 7 years
Why it's wrong here
Archiving contradicts the right to be forgotten.
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Increasing database logging levels
Why it's wrong here
Increased logging makes deletion harder to track.
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Implementing a centralized 'Identity Deletion' event bus
Why this is correct
An event bus ensures consistency and auditability for deletion requests across microservices.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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