CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
Why is it important to have a defined data retention policy as part of privacy governance?
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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To comply with data minimization and reduce risk.
Data minimization is a key privacy principle; retaining data only as long as necessary reduces risk.
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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To satisfy customer requests for free gifts.
Why it's wrong here
This is unrelated to privacy governance.
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To save costs on hardware maintenance.
Why it's wrong here
Cost is a secondary benefit, not the primary privacy goal.
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To increase storage space.
Why it's wrong here
Retention is about risk, not storage capacity.
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To comply with data minimization and reduce risk.
Why this is correct
Limiting data exposure is a primary goal of retention management.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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