Salesforce Exam Data-Cloud-Consultant Topic 2 Question 27 Discussion

Data Privacy and Security in Data Cloud:

Ensuring data privacy and security is paramount in Salesforce Data Cloud.

Key Security Measures:

Encrypting Data at Rest and in Transit:

Data encryption ensures that information is protected from unauthorized access both when stored and when transmitted.

Enforcing and Controlling Consent Preferences:

Consent management ensures that data usage complies with customer permissions and regulatory requirements.

Steps to Implement Security Measures:

Data Encryption:

Enable encryption for data at rest using Salesforce Shield.

Ensure TLS/SSL encryption is used for data in transit.

Consent Management:

Set up and enforce consent preferences within Data Cloud.

Regularly audit and update consent records.

Practical Application:

Example: A financial institution uses encryption to secure customer financial data and manages consent to comply with GDPR.