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IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 3 Question 123 Discussion

Truncating the last octet of an IP address because it is NOT needed is an example of which privacy principle?
B) Data Minimization
A) Use Limitation
C) Purpose Limitation
D) Security Safeguards

IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 3 Question 123 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPT exam
Question #: 123
Topic #: 3
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Truncating the last octet of an IP address because it is NOT needed is an example of which privacy principle?

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Suggested Answer: B

Truncating the last octet of an IP address because it is not needed is an example of the privacy principle of Data Minimization. This principle states that only the minimum amount of personal data necessary for the purpose should be collected and processed. By truncating the IP address, the data is reduced to the minimum needed, thus limiting the potential for privacy breaches and data misuse. (Reference: IAPP CIPT Study Guide, Chapter on Data Minimization and Retention)


by Annamaria at Jun 29, 2026, 09:20 AM

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Shawna
Agreed! Only keep what's necessary.
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Caitlin
5 days ago
I think it's B) Data Minimization. Less data, less risk.
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Kerrie
10 days ago
I lean towards C) Purpose Limitation, but B is valid too.
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Jaime
15 days ago
B) Data Minimization is the best choice. Protects privacy!
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Luisa
20 days ago
I feel like A) Use Limitation could fit too, but B is stronger.
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Della
26 days ago
Definitely B) Data Minimization. It makes sense!
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Shayne
1 month ago
Agreed! Only keep what's necessary.
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Leota
1 month ago
I think it's B) Data Minimization. Less data, less risk.
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Naomi
1 month ago
Not sure if that’s the right answer, seems off.
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Geoffrey
2 months ago
Wait, is truncating really a privacy principle?
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Tess
2 months ago
Makes sense, less data means less risk.
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Carmela
2 months ago
I thought it was Use Limitation?
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James
2 months ago
That's definitely Data Minimization!
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Charlette
2 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought Security Safeguards were about protecting data, but this seems to focus on what data we actually keep. Could it really be Data Minimization?
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Roxane
2 months ago
This question feels familiar! I think we covered something similar in class, and I leaned towards Purpose Limitation, but truncating data seems more like minimizing it.
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Lorrie
3 months ago
I remember something about Use Limitation being about only using data for its intended purpose, but this seems more about not collecting unnecessary data.
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Margo
3 months ago
I think truncating the last octet relates to minimizing data, so it might be Data Minimization? But I'm not entirely sure.
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