PDPF Exam Dumps : Privacy and Data Protection Foundation

By applying the concept of least privilege to the personal data collected, stored or otherwise

processed. Incorrect. Data minimization does not address least privilege.

By limiting access rights to staff who need the personal data for the intended processing operations. Incorrect. This describes the concept of limiting authorization for instance to comply with the principle of integrity and confidentiality.

By limiting file sizes, through saving all personal data that is processed in the smallest possible format. Incorrect. Data minimization according to the GDPR is not about storage size, but about minimalizing the use of personal data.

By limiting the personal data to what is adequate, relevant and necessary for the processing purposes.

Correct. This is the essence of the description in the GDPR. (Literature: A, Chapter 2; GDPR Article 5(1)(c))

The organization minimizes the risk of costly adjustments in processes or the redesign of systems in a later stage. Incorrect. This aspect may strengthen the confidence of management, but not of customers or citizens.

The organization prevents non-compliance with the GDPR and minimizes the risk of fines. Incorrect. Preventing fines may strengthen the confidence of management, but not of customers or citizens.

The organization proves that it takes privacy seriously and aims for compliance with the GDPR. Correct. Doing a DPIA shows customers or citizens that the company is serious about data protection. (Literature: A, Chapter 8)

Another option says: “A server is attacked and exploited by a hacker”, however, here it does not provide information if that server contained personal data.

The other wrong option is: "Strategic company data is mistakenly shared". Strategic data is not personal data.

For these reasons, the correct option is “Personal data processed without the consent of the controller”. Note: even if the processor has a contract that authorizes the processing of personal data on behalf of the controller, it cannot perform any treatment to which it was not previously authorized, nor can it sub-process without the knowledge and consent of the controller.