ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which of the following is considered Sensitive PII?
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Why each option matters
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Social Security Number
Sensitive PII includes information that could cause harm if disclosed, such as medical records, financial account numbers, and biometric data.
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Email address
Why it's wrong here
Email address is typically not sensitive PII.
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Social Security Number
Why this is correct
Correct. SSN is sensitive because it can lead to identity theft.
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Phone number
Why it's wrong here
Phone number is usually not sensitive PII.
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Name
Why it's wrong here
Name alone is generally not considered sensitive PII.
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