CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which principle is represented by ensuring a user's data is only available to the specific application service that needs it?
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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Principle of least privilege
This is the core definition of the principle of least privilege, a pillar of Privacy by Design.
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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Data segregation
Why it's wrong here
Segregation is a mechanism, not the principle itself.
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Principle of least privilege
Why this is correct
Providing only the access required for the specific task.
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Data portability
Why it's wrong here
This is a user right.
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Data availability
Why it's wrong here
This is a security objective.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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