PLC Privacy by Design & Technology Compliance

Question 1

Who is credited with developing the 'Privacy by Design' (PbD) framework that has been widely adopted in global privacy law?

Accepted Answer

Ann Cavoukian

Answer

Ann Cavoukian, former Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, developed the Privacy by Design framework with its seven foundational principles.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven foundational principles of Privacy by Design?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory third-party audits at every design stage

Answer

The seven PbD principles do not include mandatory third-party audits; they focus on embedding privacy proactively, by default, end-to-end, and with full functionality.

Question 3

Under GDPR Article 25, 'data protection by design and by default' requires controllers to implement appropriate technical measures at what point?

Accepted Answer

At the time of determining means of processing AND at the time of processing itself

Answer

GDPR Article 25 requires controllers to implement privacy-protective measures both when designing the processing system and during the actual processing of personal data.

Question 4

What is 'data minimization' in the context of Privacy by Design?

Accepted Answer

Collecting only the minimum personal data necessary for the specified purpose

Answer

Data minimization means limiting personal data collection to what is strictly necessary for the stated purpose, reducing privacy risk by avoiding excess data.

Question 5

A company wants to analyze user behavior patterns without exposing individual identities. Which Privacy by Design technique BEST supports this goal?

Accepted Answer

Data aggregation and statistical analysis at the group level

Answer

Aggregating data at the group level allows meaningful analysis while preventing re-identification of individuals, embodying the PbD principle of positive-sum functionality.

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PLC Privacy by Design & Technology Compliance