CSSLP Secure Software Requirements Practice Question
You are determining compliance requirements for a software product that handles PII. Which requirement is essential for demonstrating 'Privacy by Design'?
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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Enforce data minimization throughout the lifecycle
Data minimization is a core principle of Privacy by Design, ensuring only necessary data is collected.
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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Use the largest possible key size
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a technical control, but minimization is a foundational privacy requirement.
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Implement full data retention
Why it's wrong here
Full retention is the opposite of privacy by design.
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Outsource all PII processing
Why it's wrong here
Outsourcing does not relieve the owner of privacy obligations.
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Enforce data minimization throughout the lifecycle
Why this is correct
Data minimization is a foundational element of privacy by design under regulations like GDPR.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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