Exin Exam PDPF Topic 8 Question 57 Discussion

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Question #: 57
Topic #: 8

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The GDPR describes the principle of data minimization. How can organizations comply with this principle?

ABy applying the concept of least privilege to the personal data collected, stored or otherwise processed.

BBy limiting access rights to staff who need the personal data for the intended processing operations

CBy limiting the personal data to what is adequate, relevant and necessary for the processing purposes

DBy limiting file sizes, through saving all personal data that is processed in the smallest possible format

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Suggested Answer: C

By applying the concept of least privilege to the personal data collected, stored or otherwise

processed. Incorrect. Data minimization does not address least privilege.

By limiting access rights to staff who need the personal data for the intended processing operations. Incorrect. This describes the concept of limiting authorization for instance to comply with the principle of integrity and confidentiality.

By limiting file sizes, through saving all personal data that is processed in the smallest possible format. Incorrect. Data minimization according to the GDPR is not about storage size, but about minimalizing the use of personal data.

By limiting the personal data to what is adequate, relevant and necessary for the processing purposes.

Correct. This is the essence of the description in the GDPR. (Literature: A, Chapter 2; GDPR Article 5(1)(c))

by Cherry at Apr 09, 2024, 06:30 PM

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Erick

5 months ago

I see your point, Hubert. It's about restricting access to personal data as much as possible.

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Hubert

5 months ago

I think applying the concept of least privilege is crucial for data minimization.

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Odette

6 months ago

Yes, limiting access rights to only necessary staff is also key to complying.

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Lashandra

6 months ago

But what about limiting access rights to staff? Wouldn't that also help in compliance?

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Erick

6 months ago

I agree with Odette. It's important to only collect what's needed for processing.

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Odette

7 months ago

I think organizations can comply by limiting personal data to what is necessary.

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France

7 months ago

I agree with Limiting access rights to staff who need the personal data can help prevent unauthorized access and ensure compliance.

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Letha

7 months ago

I believe that applying the concept of least privilege to the personal data collected is also crucial in complying with GDPR.

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Kerry

7 months ago

I agree with It's important to only collect and use data that is necessary for the task at hand.

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Clay

7 months ago

I think organizations can comply with the data minimization principle by limiting the personal data to what is adequate, relevant and necessary for the processing purposes.

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Rachael

8 months ago

I hear you. Though I have to say, if I had to pick the most 'minimal' option, D would be my choice - save everything in the smallest possible format, you know? *chuckles*

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Bette

8 months ago

Exactly! Data minimization is all about the quality and relevance of the data, not just the quantity or file size. I'm pretty confident C is the right answer here.

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Marci

8 months ago

Hmm, option D doesn't really make sense to me. File size limitations don't necessarily equate to data minimization. It's more about only collecting and keeping the bare minimum of personal information.

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Catina

8 months ago

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Options A and B are also important, but they're more about access control rather than the actual data minimization aspect.

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Sunshine

7 months ago

I think option D is not correct. Data minimization is not about limiting file sizes.

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Ria

7 months ago

I agree, option C is the best way to comply with the data minimization principle.

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Mireya

7 months ago

I think option C is the correct answer. It's about limiting the personal data to what is necessary.

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Novella

8 months ago

I agree, option C seems to be the correct answer. Collecting and storing more personal data than required is a common compliance issue, so we need to be very careful about that.

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Cherelle

8 months ago

This question is definitely testing our understanding of the GDPR's data minimization principle. I think the key is to limit the personal data collected and processed to only what's absolutely necessary for the intended purpose.

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