Cisco CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) 200-201Security ConceptsMedium
A global organization is mandated to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all personal data belonging to EU citizens. The regulation emphasizes that personal data must be processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage, using appropriate technical or organizational measures. Which core GDPR principle is this statement directly addressing?
- AStorage Limitation
- BIntegrity and Confidentiality
- CAccountability
- DLawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Integrity and Confidentiality
The statement 'protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage' directly refers to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of personal data. This is a core principle of GDPR.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Storage Limitation dictates how long data can be kept, not its security during storage.
- C. Accountability requires data controllers to be responsible for and demonstrate compliance with GDPR.
- D. Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency relates to how data is collected and used, not its security state.
GDPR Principle: Integrity and Confidentiality
One of the seven key principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which mandates that personal data must be processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
- Often referred to as the 'security principle' of GDPR.
- Requires appropriate technical and organizational measures.
- Encompasses the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) for personal data.
- Crucial for preventing data breaches and maintaining trust.
Memory trick: Lawful Data Storage Requires Accountability & Integrity