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ISC2 CC Is implementing a new logging policy Practice Question
An organization is implementing a new logging policy. Which type of data should be excluded from logs to comply with privacy regulations?
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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Personal identifiable information (PII)
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) should be excluded from logs to comply with privacy regulations like GDPR. Options A, B, and D are typically safe to log and important for security monitoring.
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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System performance metrics
Why it's wrong here
Performance metrics are not PII and are safe to log.
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User authentication attempts
Why it's wrong here
Authentication attempts are important for security monitoring and do not inherently contain PII.
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Personal identifiable information (PII)
Why this is correct
Logging PII violates privacy regulations and should be avoided.
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Network traffic patterns
Why it's wrong here
Traffic patterns are generally not PII.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union law that sets strict rules for how organizations collect, store, process, and protect the personal data of individuals within the EU.
Key term
Privacy
Privacy in IT is the control over how personal data is collected, stored, used, and shared by systems and organizations.
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