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''Data which cannot be attributed to a particular data subject without use of additional information.'' Which of the following best describes the above statement?
Suggested Answer: A, C
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42 comments · newest first
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Isaac
10 months ago
I didn't know there was a difference, this is surprising!
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Isabelle
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not just Metadata?
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Julieta
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about keeping data safe!
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Timmy
11 months ago
I think it's Pseudonymized Data, though.
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Jaleesa
11 months ago
That's definitely Anonymized Data!
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Janessa
12 months ago
I lean towards C, Pseudonymized Data, but I'm confused about the difference between that and Anonymized Data.
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Aleisha
12 months ago
I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced on data classification, but I can't recall the exact definitions.
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Kallie
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about Pseudonymized Data being related to using additional information to identify subjects.
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Bettye
1 year ago
I think the answer might be A, Anonymized Data, because it sounds like data that can't be traced back to an individual.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
Ah, I think I've got it. The key is that the data can't be attributed to a particular subject without additional information. That sounds like the definition of pseudonymized data to me.
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Beata
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. Anonymized data, metadata, and pseudonymized data - I need to make sure I understand the differences between these concepts to pick the right one.
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Youlanda
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. The question is asking for the "best" description, so I'll need to carefully consider the other options as well before selecting my answer.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
This one seems straightforward - the description matches the definition of anonymized data, where the data can't be linked back to a specific individual.
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Ardella
1 year ago
Ah, I got this! The best indicator is definitely an increase in the number of detected incidents not previously identified. That shows the IDS is catching new threats, which is the whole point.
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Scarlet
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure which two options are the best fit, but I'll give it my best shot and hope for the best.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? Like, is the answer 'None of the above' just to make us all second-guess ourselves? These certification exams are getting trickier every year!
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Karan
1 year ago
I think it might be A) Anonymized Data.
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Layla
1 year ago
A) Anonymized Data
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Catalina
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I don't think it's D) None of the above.
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Juliann
1 year ago
D) None of the above
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Roy
1 year ago
I think it's C) Pseudonymized Data.
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Shala
1 year ago
C) Pseudonymized Data
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Shawana
1 year ago
A) Anonymized Data
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Yaeko
1 year ago
Pseudonymized data, definitely. I remember learning about that in my data privacy class. Plus, it's got that fancy-sounding name, so it's gotta be the right answer.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
Metadata is data about the data, not necessarily about a specific data subject.
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Micaela
1 year ago
Anonymized data wouldn't require additional information to identify the data subject.
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Demetra
1 year ago
It's important to protect data privacy by using pseudonymized data.
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Nadine
1 year ago
I agree, pseudonymized data is the correct answer.
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Margurite
1 year ago
I'm not too sure about this one. Is there a 'Confused' option? Because that's how I'm feeling right now.
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Renay
1 year ago
C) Pseudonymized Data
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Vicki
1 year ago
A) Anonymized Data
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Leandro
1 year ago
But anonymized data is data that cannot be linked to an individual, while pseudonymized data is still linked to an individual through additional information.
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Carissa
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) Pseudonymized Data.
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Leandro
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Anonymized Data.
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Xuan
2 years ago
Anonymized data, for sure. I mean, if you can't attribute it to a specific person, it's gotta be anonymized, right? Simple as that.
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Brittney
1 year ago
I'm not sure, maybe none of the above.
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Tiara
1 year ago
D) None of the above
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Evan
1 year ago
I think it's pseudonymized data.
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Jose
1 year ago
C) Pseudonymized Data
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Vilma
1 year ago
Definitely anonymized data.
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Alverta
1 year ago
A) Anonymized Data
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Tayna
2 years ago
Hmm, that sounds like pseudonymized data to me. I've dealt with that a lot in my work, so I'm pretty confident that's the right answer.