CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are effective ways to protect logs that contain PII?
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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Encryption at rest
Encryption and restricted access control are necessary for protecting sensitive data inside log files.
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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Encryption at rest
Why this is correct
Protects data on the storage medium.
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Disabling log rotations
Why it's wrong here
This leads to storage issues.
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Restricted IAM access policies
Why this is correct
Limits who can view the logs.
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Broad read access for all employees
Why it's wrong here
This is a major privacy risk.
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Sending logs to a public URL
Why it's wrong here
This is a severe security flaw.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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