ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which of the following is classified as sensitive PII?
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Medical records
Sensitive PII includes medical records, financial data, and biometrics.
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Medical records
Why this is correct
Medical records are sensitive PII due to privacy laws.
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Email address
Why it's wrong here
Email is generally considered PII but not sensitive PII.
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Telephone number
Why it's wrong here
Telephone number is standard PII.
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Date of birth
Why it's wrong here
Date of birth is standard PII.
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Key term
PII
PII stands for Personally Identifiable Information, which is any data that can be used to identify a specific individual.
Key term
Biometrics
Biometrics is the technology that uses unique physical or behavioral traits, like fingerprints or voice patterns, to verify a person's identity.
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