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ISC2 CCSP Exam - Topic 1 Question 104 Discussion

Posted by Lillian on Jul 06, 2025 at 01:00 AM

What process entails taking sensitive data and removing the indirect identifiers from each data object so that the identification of a single entity would not be possible?

Suggested Answer: C

Anonymization is a type of masking, where indirect identifiers are removed from a data set to prevent the mapping back of data to an individual. Although masking refers to the overall approach of covering sensitive data, anonymization is the best answer here because it is more specific to exactly what is being asked. Tokenization involves the replacement of sensitive data with a key value that can be matched back to the real value. However, it is not focused on indirect identifiers or preventing the matching to an individual. Encryption refers to the overall process of protecting data via key pairs and protecting confidentiality.


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32 comments · newest first
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Genevieve 10 months ago
Masking is more about hiding data, not removing identifiers.
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Kiera 10 months ago
Wait, can you really make data completely unidentifiable?
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Rosalyn 10 months ago
I thought it was Tokenization at first.
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Sueann 10 months ago
Totally agree, Anonymization is the way to go!
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Leigha 11 months ago
It's definitely Anonymization!
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Noah 11 months ago
I’m leaning towards encryption, but that seems more about securing data rather than making it unidentifiable.
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Lovetta 11 months ago
Masking sounds familiar, but I feel like it’s more about obscuring data rather than completely removing identifiers.
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Fallon 11 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we discussed the differences between tokenization and anonymization. This feels like the latter.
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Rebbecca 11 months ago
I think this might be about anonymization, but I'm not entirely sure if it covers all types of data removal.
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Hillary 12 months ago
I'm confident that the answer is C. Anonymization is the process of removing identifying information from data to protect individual privacy.
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Shaun 12 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Anonymization is the process of removing identifiers to prevent re-identification, which matches the description in the question.
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Simona 12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the distinction between anonymization and masking. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Chaya 1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about data privacy techniques. I'll focus on understanding the key differences between the options.
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Olen 1 year ago
Wait, are we talking about protecting data or hiding from the government? Anonymization all the way!
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Tu 1 year ago
Encryption? Nah, that's too complicated. Anonymization is the simple and effective choice.
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Marva 1 year ago
↳ replying to Tu
I agree, encryption can be too complicated. Anonymization is much easier to implement.
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Sharika 1 year ago
↳ replying to Tu
Anonymization is definitely the way to go. It's simple and effective.
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Aleta 1 year ago
I believe it's C) Anonymization because it ensures privacy by removing identifying information.
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Dyan 1 year ago
Hmm, I'd say Masking is the best option here. Gotta keep those digits under wraps!
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Jean 1 year ago
↳ replying to Dyan
Masking seems like the most practical option to me. Can't go wrong with that.
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Alaine 1 year ago
↳ replying to Dyan
I agree, but I think Tokenization is more effective in keeping the data secure.
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Tiara 1 year ago
↳ replying to Dyan
I think Anonymization is the way to go. It's all about protecting that sensitive data.
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Georgene 1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Masking.
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Lai 1 year ago
I agree with Rosalind, anonymization makes sense for protecting sensitive data.
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Ming 1 year ago
Definitely C. Anonymization. I'm not trying to have my identity revealed in a data breach, you know?
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Venita 1 year ago
↳ replying to Ming
Yes, anonymization is the way to go to prevent identity exposure in case of a breach.
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Dudley 1 year ago
↳ replying to Ming
I agree, anonymization is crucial for protecting sensitive data.
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Rosalind 1 year ago
I think the answer is C) Anonymization.
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Barrett 1 year ago
Anonymization is the way to go! Who needs to know who's behind the data anyway?
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Sherly 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barrett
D) Masking
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Clarence 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barrett
C) Anonymization
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Paola 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barrett
A) Tokenization
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