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Data Governance and Security Flashcards

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  1. What does RBAC stand for in access control?

    Answer: Role-Based Access Control

    RBAC assigns permissions based on user roles.

  2. Which process tracks the origin and transformations of data through a pipeline?

    Answer: Data lineage

    Data lineage records data's source and how it changes over time.

  3. What is the main goal of data anonymization?

    Answer: Remove identifying information so individuals cannot be re-identified

    Anonymization strips identifiers to prevent re-identification.

  4. Which US law protects the privacy of patient health information?

    Answer: HIPAA

    HIPAA governs protected health information in the US.

  5. What is a key benefit of using audit logs in a data platform?

    Answer: Provide a record of who accessed or changed data

    Audit logs enable accountability by recording access and changes.

  6. Which approach grants permissions based on attributes like department, location, and clearance?

    Answer: Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

    ABAC evaluates attributes to make access decisions.

  7. What does a data retention policy define?

    Answer: How long data is kept before deletion or archival

    Retention policies specify how long data is stored before disposal.