IAPP Exam CIPP-A Topic 3 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP-A exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 3

Which method ensures the greatest security when erasing data that is no longer needed, according to the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner?

AStrip-shredding paper copies of data.

BCrosscut shredding paper copies of data.

CDeleting electronic files containing data.

DReformatting USB memory devices containing data.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Carlton at Apr 30, 2025, 01:05 AM

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Lynelle

9 days ago

I agree with My, deleting electronic files is the best option as it ensures data cannot be recovered.

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My

13 days ago

I think C) Deleting electronic files containing data is the most secure method.

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Annice

24 days ago

I don't know, I just nuke the entire server farm. Gotta keep that data secure, am I right?

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Donte

1 months ago

Back in my day, we just burned the whole darn thing. None of this fancy 'reformatting' business. Get off my lawn, ya darn kids!

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Elfriede

3 days ago

C) Deleting electronic files containing data.

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Sarah

9 days ago

B) Crosscut shredding paper copies of data.

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Carin

18 days ago

A) Strip-shredding paper copies of data.

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2 months ago

Definitely B. Crosscut shredding is the way to go for maximum security. I don't trust anything less than that.

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Jeannetta

8 days ago

Deleting electronic files might not be secure enough, so I would go with crosscut shredding.

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Markus

30 days ago

I think strip-shredding is also pretty secure, but crosscut shredding is definitely the best.

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Chauncey

1 months ago

I agree, crosscut shredding is definitely the most secure method.

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