Which of the following is the BEST way to limit the organization’s potential exposure in the event of consumer data loss while maintaining the traceability of the data?

Which of the following is the BEST way to limit the organization’s potential exposure in the event of consumer data loss while maintaining the traceability of the data?
A . Encrypt the data at rest.
B . De-identify the data.
C . Use a unique hashing algorithm.
D . Require a digital signature.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

De-identification is a technique that removes or modifies direct and indirect identifiers in a data set to prevent or limit the identification of the data subjects. De-identification reduces the risk of re-identification and thus limits the organization’s potential exposure in the event of consumer data loss. De-identification also maintains the traceability of the data by preserving some characteristics or patterns of the original data that can be used for analysis or research purposes. The other options are not effective ways to limit exposure and maintain traceability1, p. 75-76

Reference: 1: CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version)