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CIPT Exam - Question 99


An organization is launching a new online subscription-based publication. As the service is not aimed at children, users are asked for their date of birth as part of the of the sign-up process. The privacy technologist suggests it may be more appropriate to ask if an individual is over 18 rather than requiring they provide a date of birth. What kind of threat is the privacy technologist concerned about?

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Correct Answer: A

The privacy technologist is concerned about the threat of identification. By asking for the user's date of birth, there is a risk that they can be more easily identified, which can be a privacy concern. Simply asking if a user is over 18 reduces the amount of personal information collected, thereby lowering the risk of identifying individuals.

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perryhanOption: D
Mar 12, 2024

Is minimization a threat??